Supply Chain Visibility

Real-Time Data Can Alleviate the Pain Points of Inflation

August 31, 2021

With real-time data, businesses can gain greater visibility and insight into their supply chains and identify where to cut costs, how and when to pivot, and how to make smarter, more informed decisions.

Counterfeit Goods Are Everywhere. This Technology Sweeps Them From Supply Chains.

August 24, 2021

Benjamin Kiunisala, SCB Contributor

The counterfeit drug market alone costs more than $200 billion per year — enough to bring 13 new drugs to market.

Too-Big-to-Fail? GM and LG’s Ties Tested by $1 Billion Recall

August 23, 2021

Bloomberg

What had looked like one of the most promising partnerships in the burgeoning world of EVs is facing its third recall in nine months.

The Growing Impact of Traceability in Food Supply Chains

August 23, 2021

Doug Lawson, SCB Contributor

Consumers are increasing their standards for companies as they ask harder questions about where their food came from and how it was treated along the way.

Six Elements Retailers Should Have in Place for Peak Season

August 20, 2021

Kamran Iqbal, SCB Contributor

Even with the best intentions, many retailers are finding themselves jammed by ongoing supply chain and logistics constraints.

Orbital Insight Launches Supply Chain Intelligence Solution to Create End-to-End Visibility and Illuminate Risk With AI

August 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Orbital Insight Inc, a geospatial software and analytics company, released its Supply Chain Intelligence solution to help organizations better understand their multi-tier supply chains, respond to disruptions, get competitive intelligence and advance sustainability initiatives.

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

August 19, 2021

Stefan Weisenberger, SCB Contributor

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.

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.