Technology

Four Ways to Better Inventory Planning That Go Beyond Tech

May 29, 2022

David Kane, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Consumer goods companies can’t seem to catch a break.

The Power of Data in Negotiating Shipping Contracts

May 26, 2022

Josh Dunham, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

How Sustainability and Profitability Coexist in a Small-Business Supply Chain

May 26, 2022

Hitendra Chaturvedi, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Four Ways a Cloud-Native WMS Can Solve Retail Supply Chain Pain Points

May 25, 2022

Five Ways to Secure the Supply Chain in Times of Conflict

May 22, 2022

Steve Durbin, SCB Contributor

Organizations and suppliers together must form a collective resilience that proactively neutralizes cyber risks as they manifest.

Manual Pricing Is Killing Company Profits Amid Inflation

May 19, 2022

Barrett Thompson, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In an age of automated ports and AI-powered hiring, many companies’ go-to method to manage pricing is amazingly low-tech — typically a mash-up of emails, spreadsheets and disjointed business intelligence tools.

Risk Management vs. Resilience: Here’s Why We Need Both

May 18, 2022

Simon Geale, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Let’s take a closer look at how companies can balance risk management and supply chain resilience — and what technology and transparency bring to the table.

Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

May 18, 2022

Ann Sung Ruckstuhl, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

Five Critical Steps to Avoid Violating New Uyghur Anti-Slavery Import Law

May 16, 2022

Port Automation Is Hot-Button Issue in West Coast Labor Talks

May 13, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

While all parties have expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached between dockworkers and employers without disruption, they conceded there will be “difficult” issues. Among these are certain to be the wrangle over automation.

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.