Technology

Cocoa Giant Can Now Trace Majority of Its Beans

October 8, 2020

Cocoa giant Olam International Ltd. can now trace the supply of the majority of the beans it buys, stepping up sustainability efforts as customers and governments increasingly want to know where food comes from and whether it was ethically produced.

Seegrid Acquires Box Robotics

October 7, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Seegrid Corporation, a provider of self-driving industrial vehicles for material handling, recently announced that it acquired Box Robotics, a mobile robotics startup bringing high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR and deep learning to the warehouse and manufacturing automation space.

Five Ways to Invest in Growth During the Pandemic

October 7, 2020

Adam Froman, SCB Contributor

A balanced investment strategy is key to navigating instability and achieving growth.

Face Mask-Optimized Voice Solution Provides 35% Productivity Boost

October 6, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

New voice picking system Lydia Voice uses deep neural network technology — and is optimized for workers wearing face masks.

Port of Rotterdam Pilot Uses AI Microgrid to Trade Renewables

October 6, 2020

Bloomberg

The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.

Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry

October 2, 2020

Bloomberg

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

[IDC Analyst Report] Oracle: Putting the Business Process First in IoT

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Here's what IDC’s lead internet-of-things analyst has to say about Oracle’s IoT Intelligent Applications.

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

Oracle

In its latest report, advisory firm Deep Analysis examines the capabilities of Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace, and how it can help solve supply-chain process limitations.

Research Report: New Rules for Supply Chain Insights, Collaboration and Overall Resiliency

September 30, 2020

Oracle

Three capabilities are now deemed essential for supply-chain management: enhanced insights, broader collaboration and resiliency.

How a Consumer Goods Giant Upped Its On-Time Delivery Performance

September 30, 2020

Genpact

Challenge: A consumer goods company was missing on-time, in-full delivery targets and incurring additional transportation costs because of delayed deliveries from distribution centers, stock-out problems, and a lack of data to track OTIF targets. It needed a better view of its transportation system to improve service levels.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS are transforming the way companies do business - 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 improving operations through their strategic use of supply chain technology solutions.