Technology

Who Should ‘Own’ Smart Fulfillment in Your Organization?

May 6, 2022

Automated Ports See West Coast Dockworkers Clock More Hours

May 3, 2022

Employers at West Coast ports at the center of the U.S. supply chain crisis released a study extolling the benefits of automation a week before the start of labor talks where the issue is set to feature.

Five Cold-Chain Logistics Challenges, and How to Solve Them

May 2, 2022

Matthew Burgos, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Ganes Kesari, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

There's an urgent need for systems that optimize temperature-controlled logistics and detect damaged goods.

Battling the Curse of ‘Corporate Short-Termism’

Five Ways Digitalized Data Improves Supply Chain Planning and Agile Responsiveness

April 25, 2022

Five Ways to Tame the Tricky Task of Managing Inventory

April 22, 2022

Amazon Plans to Invest $1 Billion in Logistics and Robotics Companies

April 21, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. says it plans to invest $1 billion in companies developing technologies in logistics, supply chain management and safety, as the retailer seeks to keep an eye on new ideas that might aid its core business.

How Predictive Analytics Is Preventing Service Failures for 3PLs

April 18, 2022

Todd Bucher, SCB Contributor

The amount of real-time data from multiple sources needed to optimize operations and move product quickly requires advanced, artificial intelligence–enabled technology. Enter predictive analytics.

The Wi-Fi Upgrade That Can Boost Warehouse Efficiency

April 18, 2022

Geoff Smith, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In the warehouse setting, a mesh network allows for continuous, autonomous operations to take place and run smoothly.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Solving the Warehouse Labor Shortage: Part 2

April 15, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Warehousing is suffering from an acute shortfall of labor. Is automation the answer?

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How to Optimize Today’s Working Capital to Drive Tomorrow’s Growth

April 15, 2022

PrimeRevenue Inc.

Digital transformation, dynamic and disrupted markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and ever-growing corporate transparency are putting increasing pressure on companies’ liquidity and cash flows.

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.