Technology

Ryder and Waymo Enter Partnership Focused on Autonomous Truck Maintenance — Sights Set on Scaling Operations Nationwide

August 18, 2021

Ryder System Inc., a logistics and transportation company, and Waymo Via, the trucking and local delivery unit of autonomous driving developer Waymo LLC, announce a partnership focused on providing maintenance for Class 8 autonomous trucks, in order to maximize vehicle up-time and ensure the reliability required to scale operations nationwide.

How Contextual Mobility Can Boost Supply Chain Productivity

August 18, 2021

Joe Boyle, SCB Contributor

Incorporating contextualization into a company’s mobile technology strategy adds another vital layer of optimization, allowing employers to improve safety and compliance while reaping the benefits of mobile tech.

VIDEO

Watch: How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Applied to Logistics?

August 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Oliver Hedgepeth, professor of logistics at the American Military University Online, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence, to the point where it has become omnipresent in the world of logistics management.

Oracle Announces New Products and Capabilities for Oracle Procurement

August 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Oracle Corporation, a provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services, introduced updates to Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement, a product suite that manages an organization’s complete source-to-settle cycle.

SupplyPike Acquires Supplier Community, Expanding Resource Outreach

August 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyPike Inc., a software company servicing Walmart vendors, has acquired Supplier Community, a business education platform, to increase its resource offerings and expand its educational outreach.

Deacom Releases New Forecasting Tools for Manufacturers

August 11, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Deacom, Inc., a developer of a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, has released new forecasting methods to help manufacturers make stronger business predictions within a single ERP system.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Why Virtual Private Networks Aren’t Enough to Ensure Cybersecurity

August 10, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Virtual private networks (VPNs) have been touted as an effective method to protect computers and networks against system breaches. But they aren’t the complete solution anymore, given the growing sophistication of cyber thieves and hackers.

The IoT Requires Manpower. When Will We Automate It?

August 5, 2021

Mathieu Hoffmann, SCB Contributor

Current internet of things (IoT) technologies require too much manual intervention to realize the full benefits of a supply chain management system.

Seven Common Shipping Blunders, and How to Avoid Them

August 4, 2021

Jarrett Streebin, SCB Contributor

Navigating the world of shipping and delivery can be hugely complex.

CASE STUDY

Silk Commits to the Cloud; Seeks Outsourcing Partner to Handle the Hardware

August 4, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A redefinition of its core offering, focusing on software, sends cloud data platform provider Silk in search of a partner to take over the hardware component of its business.