Technology

Supply Chain ‘Centers of Excellence’ Live Up to the Hype

October 26, 2021

The supply chain “center of excellence” (CoE) has become widely adopted by supply chain organizations, while artificial intelligence will take years to reach maturity, according to the latest analysis from Gartner Inc.

Three Ways to Maximize Third-Party Contractor Performance

October 26, 2021

Samir Gulati, SCB Contributor

A skilled servicer can help companies increase satisfaction, organizational bandwidth and brand reputation by ensuring prompt administration in times of peak demand.

Russian Hackers Target Tech Supply Chain in Defiance of Biden

October 25, 2021

Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp. said the hackers behind the SolarWinds cyberattack are engaged in a fresh campaign to compromise global networks by targeting the tech supply chain, including resellers and providers of cloud technology.

The Evolution of AI in Business: How Far We’ve Come

October 25, 2021

Adeel Najmi, SCB Contributor

Today’s AI systems are fundamentally different from early expert systems and traditional business solutions in three ways.

How RFx Software Can Help Boost Sales Amid Labor Shortage

October 24, 2021

Ray Meiring, SCB Contributor

Employers are in desperate need of workers to help streamline order requests, secure new business and increase overall revenue.

Where Tech Outpaces People in Supply Chains: Four Examples

October 24, 2021

Ken Koenemann, SCB Contributor

Technology can help mitigate some of the most common human errors in supply chain management.

Alphabet to Test Drone Delivery for Walgreens in Texas

October 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery operation is expanding to a Walgreens in suburban Dallas where it will make airborne deliveries of toothpaste and other goods to residents of nearby towns.

The Scourge of Ransomware: Another Kind of Epidemic

October 18, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ransomware attacks are a persistent and rapidly growing scourge.

The Hard and Soft Savings That Come With Digitally Connected Supply Chains

October 14, 2021

Keith Pickens, SCB Contributor

As demand continues to shift to the omnichannel and e-commerce, supply chain strategies must proactively recognize any disruptions that threaten to undermine on-time and in-full (OTIF) order requirements.

A Future-Ready Supply Chain: Hurdles and Rewards

October 13, 2021

Alan Holland, SCB Contributor

Just 4% of supply chain leaders call their operations "future-ready."

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.