Technology

Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

February 3, 2022

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

A MAN AND A WOMAN SIT AT ADJACENT COMPUTERS, ENGAGED IN THE SCREENS

MOST-READ ARTICLES OF 2022

Lean Supply Chain Management or Agile? Here's How to Achieve Both

February 2, 2022

Paul Noble, SCB Contributor

Can global supply chains be both agile and lean? With the right kind of digital transformation, the answer is yes.

Is Your Supply Chain Software SOC-2 Compliant? Here's Why It Matters

February 2, 2022

Scott Evans, SCB Contributor

When researching security frameworks, the alphabet soup that is SOC-1, SOC-2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 22301, FedRAMP 3PAO, CMMC 3PAO, QSAC and CSA STAR may leave your head spinning.

Counting Down to the Next Supply Chain Shock

January 31, 2022

Cedric Bru, SCB Contributor

What impacted supply chain dynamics in 2021, and what's coming next?

Five Success Factors for Human–Robot Collaboration in the Distribution Center

January 28, 2022

Why Strategic Sourcing Technology Is Key to Gaining a Competitive Supply Chain Advantage

January 28, 2022

Rajesh Kalidindi, SCB Contributor

This technology is changing the game for supply chain sourcing professionals, putting them in a position to streamline processes, mitigate supply disruptions, save money and significantly add to their top and bottom lines.

Connect With SupplyChainBrain at Manifest 2022

January 26, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Join SupplyChainBrain on Wednesday and Thursday at Manifest 2022, a new conference showcasing cutting-edge logistics and supply chain technology. Here’s where you can find us.

Musk Sees Human Robot Becoming Bigger Than Tesla’s Car Business

January 26, 2022

Bloomberg

The humanoid robots will be important to address the labor shortage in the U.S., and their first use will be in Tesla’s own factories, said Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.

Logistics Giants Are Turning to Remote-Run Forklifts Amid Labor Crunch

January 24, 2022

Bloomberg

As omicron infections keep workers at home and labor shortages disrupt the world’s supply chains, two of the biggest logistics companies in the U.S. are looking to remote-operated equipment as a solution.

Can a Self-Driving 40-Ton Truck Be Safe? Developers Say Yes

January 21, 2022

Bloomberg

Shipping companies and software developers are experimenting with self-driving trucks as a way to solve a driver shortage worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing fire from safety advocates who call the technology a risk to motorists.

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.