Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

September 11, 2020

With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.

Advanced Solutions Launches AdvancedDock for Contactless Workflows

September 9, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Advanced Solutions recently announced their new software, AdvancedDock, a smart solution that enables contactless workflows and provides visibility of site dock activities.

Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain for the New Normal

September 9, 2020

Mark Hermans and Stefan Schrauf, SCB Contributors

Supply-chain executives in North America have a lot on their plates these days, to say the least.

Seven Steps to Master Data Management for Your Enterprise

September 9, 2020

Shashin Shah, SCB Contributor

If not managed carefully, fragmented data can lead to divisional misalignment and poor decision-making.

Why It’s Time to Upgrade Mobile Technology in Transportation

September 8, 2020

Gary Blohm, SCB Contributor

Although the transportation industry was among the earliest adopters of mobile technology, upgrades have been lagging for the last decade.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How the Pandemic Is Paving the Way for Robots in Retail Fulfillment

September 8, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Automation was proceeding at a rapid pace in many factories and warehouses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, however, concerns over worker health, the need for social distancing, and the relentless push for cost-cutting are accelerating the progress of robots for order fulfillment.

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Walmart’s Bid for TikTok Reveals Retailer’s Big Digital Ambition

August 28, 2020

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc.’s jump into the bidding for TikTok jolted investors and technology experts alike. What comes next could be even more disruptive.

Cyberattacks Are Inevitable. How Do We Protect Ourselves?

Companies Battle Surge in Hacking Attempts

August 27, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

With around half the U.S. workforce working remotely, reports of internet crime have nearly doubled since last year.

Starbucks Customers, Farmers Can Now Trace Their Coffee With Blockchain

August 26, 2020

Bloomberg

Starbucks fans can now trace their coffee. And so can farmers, who will know for the first time where their beans end up.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.