Technology

Is Supply Chain Technology Failing U.S. Retailers?

February 8, 2022

In the face of prolific investments in supply chain technology and resources, U.S. retailers have failed to achieve significant cost savings.

Tech Aims to Minimize Soaring Cost of E-Commerce Returns

February 8, 2022

Tony Sciarrotta, SCB Contributor

As the ease of buying goods online grows, so does the rise in returns. Reverse logistics costs can amount to nearly 60% of an item’s sales price — but there are a growing number of ways to mitigate these costs.

The Payment Tech That's a Win-Win for Suppliers and Buyers

February 8, 2022

Natalie O’Donnell, SCB Contributor

Timely payment is a persistently weak link in the financial supply chain. Though that has always been the case, the pain companies feel as a result of late payment has become more severe in the past two years.

Why Mid-Sized Companies Should Consider Product Lifecycle Management Tech

February 8, 2022

Andy Prinz, SCB Contributor and Jack Johnson, SCB Contributor

PLM technology has advanced to become more valuable and more affordable for all.

The Key Capabilities of a Digital Supply Chain Network

February 8, 2022

Joe Bellini, SCB Contributor

The existing hub and spoke style of today’s “enterprise centric” systems is no longer sufficient.

The Rising Stars of Digital Risk Management

February 8, 2022

Gregory Schlegel, SCB Contributor

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed risk to the top of virtually every corporate agenda, according to research by McKinsey & Co.

Driving Value in Your Supply Chain With Robotics and Automation

February 7, 2022

Steve Sensing, SCB Contributor

Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

A MAN AND A WOMAN SIT AT ADJACENT COMPUTERS, ENGAGED IN THE SCREENS

MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

Lean Supply Chain Management or Agile? Here's How to Achieve Both

February 2, 2022

Paul Noble, SCB Contributor

Can global supply chains be both agile and lean? With the right kind of digital transformation, the answer is yes.

Is Your Supply Chain Software SOC-2 Compliant? Here's Why It Matters

February 2, 2022

Scott Evans, SCB Contributor

When researching security frameworks, the alphabet soup that is SOC-1, SOC-2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, FedRAMP 3PAO, CMMC 3PAO, QSAC and CSA STAR may leave your head spinning.

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.