Technology

Three Benefits of Automating Accounts Payable

March 1, 2021

Automating accounts payable and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes can help cut costs, optimize cash flow and provide real-time visibility into outstanding payables or potential disruptions.

Obsolete vs. Advanced: The Keys to Building a Better Supply Chain

February 28, 2021

Dan Weinberger, SCB Contributor

Many supply-chain functions become obsolete within five to seven years. What does the shift from obsolete to advanced processes look like?

In the Fast Lane Toward a Contactless Supply Chain

February 25, 2021

Paul Beavers, SCB Contributor

In the name of safety, touchless technology is on the rise everywhere we look.

Dynamic Pricing in Traditional Retail Is Inevitable

February 21, 2021

Pini Mandel, SCB Contributor

Whether retailers opt into dynamic pricing for financial benefits or the convenience it offers consumers, it is only a matter of time before we see it become a part of the everyday retail experience.

AscendTMS And Uber Freight Announce Strategic Partnership

February 19, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Uber Freight, an on-demand freight provider, and AscendTMS, a global TMS provider, have recently announced their integration.

A Guide to 'Should Cost' Analysis to Build Better Products

February 17, 2021

Stephanie Feraday, SCB Contributor

Companies can overcome some of the uncertainty they face in product cost estimation with a practice called “should cost” — and deliver smarter design, strategic sourcing and faster time to market.

Four Ways Blockchain Could Advance the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 17, 2021

Sachin Misra, SCB Contributor

Cold chains built on a blockchain ledger would allow vaccine producers to contract out manufacturing and distribution — while ensuring the final product arrives to communities safely.

How Hackers Target the Public Sector, and 10 Ways to Fight Back

February 17, 2021

David Lukic, SCB Contributor

Thanks to their vast collections of private data, public sector organizations are often top targets for cybercriminals.

Medical Drone Startup to Begin Vaccine Delivery in April

February 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Zipline Inc. has built a system that can deliver ultra-low temperature medical supplies, including COVID-19 vaccines.

enVista Announces Availability of Advanced Transportation Optimization and Management Platform

February 16, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

enVista, a global software, consulting and managed services provider, recently announced the availability of its Advanced Transportation Optimization and Management Solution Platform.

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.