Technology

Global Manufacturer Cuts Costs, Improves 5S Organization With Seegrid AMRs

June 3, 2021

Challenge: A global manufacturer was focused on reallocating labor to reduce product damage and costs. Within its dynamic environment, it was crucial to adhere to safety protocols while improving reliability.

Wearable Tech for Cows Could Help Tackle Methane Emissions

June 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Tackling methane emissions from livestock is one of the most critical — and most difficult — climate issues for meat and dairy companies that are under increasing pressure to clean up their supply chains.

Traditional Freight Contracts Aren't Working in Today's Market

June 3, 2021

Felipe Capella, SCB Contributor and Amy Li, SCB Contributor

As technology moves in, the logistics industry is shifting from static freight contracts to more dynamic pricing models.

JBS Poised to Reopen Most Meat Plants Hobbled by Cyberattack

June 2, 2021

Bloomberg

The cyberattack forced the shutdown of all of JBS’s U.S. beef plants, which account for almost a quarter of American supplies.

Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics

May 30, 2021

Craig Powell, SCB Contributor

Scaling up operations doesn't have to be environmentally detrimental.

Three Pitfalls of Last-Mile Delivery — and How to Avoid Them

May 30, 2021

Lukas Kinigadner, SCB Contributor

The three biggest pain-points for e-commerce consumers can be summarized as a lack of visibility, control and accountability. While these concerns are far-reaching, the solutions are manageable for last-mile carriers willing to adopt new innovations to regain customer confidence in the short, medium and long term.

Apple’s Supply Chain Woes Linger Even as China Recovers

Biden Team Seeks Chip Information Sharing to Ease Supply Crunch

May 20, 2021

Bloomberg

The Biden administration is exploring how to help semiconductor producers and buyers share supply chain information to alleviate the global chip supply crisis.

Gartner Announces Its Top 25 Supply Chains of 2021

May 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Gartner Inc. has released the results from its annual global Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices.

How the Pandemic Will Bring Permanent Change to Retail

A Blueprint for Supply Chain Resiliency in the 'Never Normal'

May 20, 2021

Val Hoge, SCB Contributor

These five steps will help supply chain managers to flex during unpredictable times.

The Oil That Cooked Our Fries Is Now Refueling Our Airplanes

May 20, 2021

Bloomberg

The world’s biggest maker of renewable diesel says it’s creating a new market for low-carbon jet fuel as passengers slowly return to the skies.

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.