Technology

5G’s Last-Minute Chaos Exposes Corporate Feuds Brewing for Years

January 11, 2022

A long-simmering dispute over promising new wireless technology burst into public view in the past week and threatened to further disrupt U.S. aviation already hobbled by the new omicron Covid variant.

Nine Ways to Improve Collaboration Between IT and Procurement

January 9, 2022

Sammeli Sammalkorp, SCB Contributor

For IT and procurement teams to begin an era of collaboration, there are some old habits that must change.

Chipmakers Seek Steady Growth to End Boom-Bust Era

January 7, 2022

Bloomberg

Semiconductor revenue is poised to top half a trillion dollars in 2022 for the first time ever.

The Short- and Long-Term Solutions to Supply Chain Bottlenecks

January 6, 2022

Adam Compain, SCB Contributor

There’s no indication that supply chain disruptions will ease in 2022. Bottlenecks, labor shortages and limited transportation capacity across all modes will persist.

Amazon, Stellantis Team Up on Delivery Vehicles, Software

January 5, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon is partnering with Stellantis to develop software and agreed to buy a new electric delivery van in a move that may provide competition for Rivian.

Firms Hit by New Brexit Red Tape as IT System Stops Trucks

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

U.K. traders are falling foul of a new IT system policing goods crossing the English Channel, as companies grapple with a fresh wave of post-Brexit red tape.

There’s No End in Sight for Chip-Constrained Auto Sales Slump

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

Last year's historically low auto sales reflect a global microchip shortage that forced carmakers to limit output or ship some vehicles without fully functioning features.

AT&T, Verizon Agree to Delay 5G After Airlines Threaten to Sue

January 3, 2022

Bloomberg

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay in rolling out a new 5G service that airlines said might interfere with aircraft electronics and pose a safety hazard.

Covid Is Forcing Supply Chains to Finally Modernize

December 23, 2021

Jason Murray, SCB Contributor

Supply chain digitization is the shortest path to improved efficiency, resiliency, speed and, ultimately, cost.

Retail’s Battle With Covid Actually Saved Its Stores

December 23, 2021

Bloomberg

When COVID-19 erupted 21 months ago and upended retailers around the world, it looked like just another chapter in the sad story of an industry’s decline. The reality of the pandemic era, however, hasn’t played out that way.

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.