Technology

How OMS Technology Helps Retailers Cut Emissions

May 12, 2022

Chris Deck, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Order management technology can help retailers lower their carbon footprint via smart order routing, cross-channel visibility and more.

Eight Steps Toward Greener Trucking

May 12, 2022

Shaman Ahuja, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

To make the transportation industry more sustainable, carriers and fleets need to increase efficiency within their processes.

A Guide to Jumpstarting Circular Supply Chain Transformation

May 12, 2022

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor and Li De (Tony) Chen, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Until recently, most supply chains have projected linear patterns from production to consumption.

How Smart Warehouse Orchestration Helps Sustainability Efforts

May 11, 2022

Keith Moore, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

By optimizing operations within the warehouse, companies can make huge strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and boosting sustainability for the extended supply chain.

How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

May 11, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

Three Trends Driving Development of a Circular Economy

May 11, 2022

Melanie Nuce, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Three major trends have emerged in the past few years that are driving new interest in circularity: changing consumer expectations, global supply chain disruptions and growing environmental concerns.

How AI Is Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain

May 11, 2022

Phillip Ashton, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Businesses are under increasing pressure from eco-conscious consumers and regulators to meet net-zero commitments for greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains. But they still have a long way to go.

Increasing Sustainability in LTL Trucking With Route Optimization

May 11, 2022

Ram Yadlapalli, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Optimized routing plays a major role in shrinking a carrier’s carbon footprint.

Fate of U.S. Chipmaking Looks More Like Fantasy

May 11, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

A talent shortage and other factors make reshoring of American chip manufacturing unlikely, at best.

Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

May 10, 2022

Corey Bertsch, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

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.