Supply Chain Visibility

EDITOR'S Q&A

‘Let the System Drive’: The Coming of Autonomous Procurement

June 30, 2020

Procurement technology is developing rapidly. Systems driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence are taking over key decisions about supply strategy and practice that were once the exclusive province of humans.

How AI and Blockchain Can Minimize Supplier Complexity

June 30, 2020

Jeanette Barlow, SCB Contributor

Companies are drawing on data intelligence to simplify supplier onboarding, enable deeper collaboration and create new value for customers.

How the Cloud Hinders a Supply-Chain Crisis

How the Cloud Overcomes a Supply-Chain Crisis

June 29, 2020

Rod Johnson, SCB Contributor

In a networked, cloud-based supply chain, proactive steps throughout the system can prevent breakdowns and improve efficiency.

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Watch: Digital Supply Chains Are Here at Last

June 29, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Gene Tyndall, co-founder of eMATE Consulting, tells how businesses are driving toward digital commerce, with the promise of transforming all "mega-processes" of the supply chain.

Five Ways Contract Lifecycle Management Can Shape Up Supply Chains

June 24, 2020

Colin Earl, SCB Contributor

A contract lifecycle management system can help enterprises improve daily productivity and manage supplier risk amid the pandemic.

A Digital Transformation Guide for Supply-Chain Disruptions

June 23, 2020

Logility

Consider these eight tips to prepare for future disruptions.

How Technology Promises to Transform Farm and Food Industries

June 22, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Elements of the agriculture and food industries that have been slow to adopt technology are feeling the most pain from the coronavirus pandemic.

Walmart’s Self-Driving Partner Is Changing E-Commerce Economics

June 22, 2020

Bloomberg

For a self-driving vehicle startup, Gatik has an odd mantra: Don’t agonize over autonomy, worry about delivery.

Six Common Logistics Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

June 18, 2020

Mikayla St. Clair, SCB Contributor

In the process of implementing new strategies, companies may overlook these aspects that can affect supply-chain performance.

KVH Watch Expands Satellite Connectivity Services for Maritime

June 17, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

KVH Industries, Inc., a global provider of maritime satellite connectivity, announced that it is expanding its VSAT-based Internet of Things services.

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.