As 2018 begins, Supply Management rounds up some predictions for the year ahead.

International Data Corporation (IDC) surveyed the global manufacturing landscape for its new report, "IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Predictions 2018." The global market intelligence firm examined ecosystems and experiences, greater intelligence in operational assets and processes, data capitalization, the convergence of information technology (IT) and operations.

The past 12 months or so continued a multiyear streak of data breaches, identity thefts, phishing incidents, ransomware attacks and other malware intrusions that have cost organizations billions of dollars and damaged credibility throughout the world. That’s the bad news.

Have you heard — it’s in the stars — Elon Musk wants to launch flying taxis that orbit Mars.

Levels of supply chain fraud remain high despite an increase in organizations using analytics to mitigate fraud, waste and abuse, according to a Deloitte survey.

Almost three quarters of firms say they have continuity arrangements in place with regard to supply chain management, according to a survey.