Technology

Counting Down to the Next Supply Chain Shock

January 31, 2022

Cedric Bru, SCB Contributor

What impacted supply chain dynamics in 2021, and what's coming next?

Five Success Factors for Human–Robot Collaboration in the Distribution Center

January 28, 2022

Why Strategic Sourcing Technology Is Key to Gaining a Competitive Supply Chain Advantage

January 28, 2022

Rajesh Kalidindi, SCB Contributor

This technology is changing the game for supply chain sourcing professionals, putting them in a position to streamline processes, mitigate supply disruptions, save money and significantly add to their top and bottom lines.

Connect With SupplyChainBrain at Manifest 2022

January 26, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Join SupplyChainBrain on Wednesday and Thursday at Manifest 2022, a new conference showcasing cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology. Here’s where you can find us.

Musk Sees Human Robot Becoming Bigger Than Tesla’s Car Business

January 26, 2022

Bloomberg

The humanoid robots will be important to address the labor shortage in the U.S., and their first use will be in Tesla’s own factories, said Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.

Logistics Giants Are Turning to Remote-Run Forklifts Amid Labor Crunch

January 24, 2022

Bloomberg

As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.

Can a Self-Driving 40-Ton Truck Be Safe? Developers Say Yes

January 21, 2022

Bloomberg

Shipping companies and software developers are experimenting with self-driving trucks as a way to solve a driver shortage worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing fire from safety advocates who call the technology a risk to motorists.

Cognitive Automation Is Building Self-Healing Supply Chains

January 20, 2022

Fred Fontes, SCB Contributor

Adopting cognitive automation to solve supply chain problems is a winning strategy.

Five Ways Data Moves Through a Logistics Network

January 20, 2022

Bernard Brode, SCB Contributor

Data moves through supply chains in many different ways, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.

Leveraging Data for Resilient Transportation Planning

January 16, 2022

Anshu Prasad, SCB Contributor

Data-driven approaches to transportation management save money and time, and increase reliability for shippers.

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.