Supply Chain Visibility

COVID-19 Delivers a Wakeup Call for Supply-Chain Risk Management

January 1, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on global risk-management strategies. Many companies learned in 2020 that their supply chains weren’t prepared for a disruption of such massive scale. Now, they’re determined not to get caught short again.

How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains

December 28, 2020

Doug Mefford, SCB Contributor

Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.

Technology Promises to Transform Farm and Food Industries

Blockchain Gets a Boost in the Ag Supply Chain

December 28, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

As the fog of hype that accompanied the early days of blockchain begins to lift, the technology is beginning to yield tangible results in a variety of industries, most notably worldwide agribusiness.

Five Ways Digital-Twin Technology Is Helping Businesses Through the Pandemic

December 27, 2020

Roch Gauthier, SCB Contributor

Here's how some manufacturers are using digital twins to keep complex supply-chain operations running as efficiently as possible.

Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency

December 22, 2020

Robert Galarza, SCB Contributor

Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.

Stop Delaying — Your Logistics Systems Belong in the Cloud

December 22, 2020

Brandon Edenfield, SCB Contributor

Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.

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Watch: How the Pandemic Is Impacting Manufacturing Strategies

December 22, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Sees First Hiccups in Push to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccine

December 16, 2020

Bloomberg

The first hiccups in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. included a holdup in delivering 3,900 shots to two states and the announcement that Pfizer would deliver about 900,000 fewer doses next week than are set to ship this week.

EDITOR'S Q&A

The Need for End-to-End Visibility in Food Supply Chains

December 15, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Kevin Beasley, Chief Information Office with VAI, discusses the challenge that food producers, distributors and retailers face in achieving the level of supply-chain visibility that allows them to act quickly and precisely in the event of a product recall.

eProvenance Uncorks VinAssure, an IBM Blockchain-Powered Platform to Optimize the Wine Supply Chain

December 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

IBM and eProvenance, a company specializing in monitoring and analyzing wine shipment conditions, recently announced the availability of VinAssure, an IBM blockchain-powered platform that offers a smart and secure way to track wines as they move through distribution from vineyard to consumer.

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.