Supply Chain Visibility

'Phygital' Fitness: Melding Physical and Digital to Improve Supply Chain Outcomes

August 19, 2021

There's a growing expectation among customers across the industrial landscape that their suppliers deliver a smoother and more reliable “phygital” experience.

FourKites Launches New Tools and Enhancements to Promote Supply Chain Visibility

August 18, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

FourKites, a supply chain visibility platform, has released new capabilities designed to help shippers, carriers and brokers collaborate more efficiently to increase end-customer satisfaction, reduce supply chain costs and increase on-time delivery performance.

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Watch: Is Blockchain the Key to Achieving Supply Chain Transparency?

August 13, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Paul Brody, blockchain leader with EY, describes the remarkable progress that blockchain technology has already made in the area of supply chain management, and how it must further evolve to reach its full potential.

Elon Musk Calls Renesas and Bosch’s Chip Supply ‘Problematic’

August 13, 2021

Bloomberg

Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk griped that two of the world’s biggest auto-chip suppliers are inhibiting the electric-car maker’s production.

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Watch: How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Applied to Logistics?

August 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics at the American Military University Online, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence, to the point where it has become omnipresent in the world of logistics management.

Sunscreen Worries Grow as Another Potential Carcinogen Found

August 11, 2021

Bloomberg

Researchers asked U.S. regulators to pull some sunscreens from the market, including brands such as Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena, saying they’ve found evidence of a potential carcinogen.

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Watch: The Increasing Pressure to Ensure Ethical Supply Management

August 10, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are companies taking their eye off the ball when it comes to monitoring the ethics of their suppliers?

Signposts and Roadblocks on the Path to Green Supply Chains

August 9, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It’s tough finding a global supply chain today that isn’t nominally committed to achieving a green future. But coming up with a road map for reaching that destination takes more than inspiring words in an annual statement.

Ensuring 'First Mile' Readiness for Direct Materials Sourcing

August 9, 2021

Manav Garg, SCB Contributor

For many manufacturers, the “first mile” accounts for up to 70% of revenues.

The IoT Requires Manpower. When Will We Automate It?

August 5, 2021

Mathieu Hoffmann, SCB Contributor

Current internet of things (IoT) technologies require too much manual intervention to realize the full benefits of a supply chain management system.

Supply Chain Visibility

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain visibility and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in supply chain visibility are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using supply chain visibility solutions for real-time insight, risk management and supply chain optimization.