Technology

How 0G Network Sensors Protect the Vaccine Cold Chain

April 16, 2021

The low-cost, low-power wireless network can significantly reduce the risk of temperature excursion, especially in developing nations.

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Virus Update: J&J Pause Could Last Several Weeks; Global Vaccine Production Nears 2 Billion

April 15, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The latest supply-chain news and insights on the novel coronavirus and global response to the outbreak.

Kroger Is Amassing a Robot Army to Battle Amazon, Walmart

April 15, 2021

Bloomberg

Depending on whom you ask, Kroger is either making a gigantic mistake or solidifying its online future.

At Chip Summit, Biden Promises Bipartisan Support for Funds

April 13, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden told companies vying with each other for a sharply constrained global supply of semiconductors that he has bipartisan support for government funding to address a shortage that has idled automakers worldwide.

Preparing for Biden’s 'Buy American' Order? ERP Software Can Help

April 12, 2021

Mike Edgett, SCB Contributor

Manufacturers and supply-chain managers must meet “Buy American” head on, with a renewed focus on technology to ensure the order’s success.

Why Shortages of a $1 Chip Sparked a Global Economic Crisis

April 7, 2021

Bloomberg

To understand why the $450 billion semiconductor industry has lurched into crisis, a helpful place to start is a one-dollar part called a display driver.

EV-Battery Rivals Race to Sway Biden on Import Ban

April 7, 2021

Bloomberg

The development of the battery supply chain will depend on President Biden's decision this week.

Manifest Opens Registration for January Event in Las Vegas

April 5, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Registration is officially open for Manifest, scheduled to take place January 25 – 27, 2022, at the Paris Las Vegas.

A Five-Point Guide to Future-Proofing Procurement

April 4, 2021

Omar Salaymeh, SCB Contributor

The procurement digitization process is occurring over three emerging phases: react, reevaluate and future-proof. Procurement teams may find themselves in a different phase based on their operational setup prior to COVID-19.

5 Tactics to Jumpstart Your S&OE Center of Excellence

Five Tactics to Jumpstart Your S&OE Center of Excellence

April 1, 2021

Elementum

No matter how well your team has done its supply chain planning, it seems like exceptions keep arising and you’re constantly in fire-fighting mode. In the case of supply chain, the issue isn’t so much about operations, it’s about the ability to collaborate quickly and effectively when an exception deviates from the established plan. This is why forward-thinking organizations are creating Centers of Excellence for their supply chain.

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.