Technology

Deep Analysis Analyst Brief: Oracle Intelligent Track and Trace

September 30, 2020

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.

COVID and the case for digital standards

COVID-19 and the Case for Digital Standards

September 29, 2020

DCSA

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious.

Are Batteries the Trade War China’s Already Won?

September 29, 2020

Bloomberg

The global battery market will be worth about $116 billion a year by 2030 — up from around $28 billion now. But the U.S. is on course to capture only a small piece of that.

Four Ways to Streamline Business Processes to Reduce Risk

September 28, 2020

Bill Wardwell, SCB Contributor

Left unchecked over time, inefficient payment processes lead to considerable waste and security risks.

Three Ways to Navigate Uncertainty With a ‘Zero-Based’ Supply Chain

September 24, 2020

Kris Timmermans, SCB Contributor and Patricia Riedl, SCB Contributor

Companies can identify untapped value by applying zero-basing to every part of the supply chain.

‘Boxing Clever’: Realizing the Benefits of Intelligent Cartonization

September 23, 2020

Supply-Chain Game Changer Playbook: Capitalize on Demand Spikes and Prevent Material Shortages From Getting in the Way

September 22, 2020

Elementum

Three simple steps can help companies streamline operations, cut costs and capture new revenue.

FedEx Seeks to Add Small Self-Flying Planes for Remote Areas

September 22, 2020

Bloomberg

FedEx Corp. is looking at using small self-flying cargo planes to serve remote areas after experimenting with a technology startup on autonomous aircraft.

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.