Supply Chain Visibility

How to Optimize a Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

August 19, 2020

With storefronts under siege, strengthening direct-to-consumer channels has never been more important for retailers and manufacturers.

Unilever Uses Phones to Track Sustainable Palm Oil

August 18, 2020

Bloomberg

Unilever is planning to use new geo-location technology to make its palm oil supply chains more transparent and tackle a farm-to-table traceability problem that has plagued the industry for decades.

Control and Compliance Deliver $4.2 Million in Savings

August 13, 2020

Transportation Insight

Challenge: An auto parts manufacturer and distributor experienced steady growth, but decentralized processes and decision-making across 15 facilities made it difficult to monitor less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel transportation. Poor visibility of weekly transactions slowed error response and impaired avoidance of recurring costs.

The Virtual 'War Room' Playbook for Supply Chains

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Learn how to configure an "incident management system" and set a war-room operating cadence.

How Demand Management Enables Supply-Chain and Financial Resiliency

August 11, 2020

Anaplan

These technologies are underpinning today's shock-resistant supply chains.

Special Report: Supply Chain Trends in Retail & Consumer Goods

Special Report: Supply-Chain Trends in Retail and Consumer Goods

August 11, 2020

Ryder

As the world moves toward near-sourcing, instantaneous commerce and automated logistics, these are the steps companies are taking to build efficient supply chains.

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Watch: Surviving the Pandemic With AI

August 11, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Rob Valdez, director of cybersecurity and automation services with CPA and advisory firm Kaufman Rossin, describes how artificial intelligence can help companies weather the current coronavirus pandemic, as well as other major supply-chain disruptions.

Combatting the Complexity of E-Commerce Fulfillment

August 11, 2020

Rich Sherman, SCB Contributor

Supply chains are transforming into “supply networks,” and omnichannel fulfillment is increasing the complexity.

How COVID-19 Is Accelerating Pre-Existing Trends in Supply Chains

August 7, 2020

Sébastien Breteau, SCB Contributor

As global trade enters the second half of 2020, it’s becoming evident that the pandemic hasn’t redrawn the maps of sourcing as predicted — but rather has accelerated a number of pre-existing trends.

How Blockchain Could Help Fight Counterfeit Drugs

August 5, 2020

Daniel Browning, SCB Contributor

Pharmaceutical companies have struggled for years to track their products throughout their supply chains, making it possible for counterfeiters to introduce fake drugs into the market.

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.