Technology

Companies Rush to Fix Software Exploit After U.S. Warning

December 12, 2021

Major global companies are facing pressure to fix what experts are calling one of the most serious software flaws in recent memory.

How Cloud Analytics Can Speed Up Digital Supply Chain Transformation

December 12, 2021

Stijn van Impe, SCB Contributor

While the COVID-19 pandemic has rattled supply chains around the world, it has also been a boon for the adoption of cloud analytics.

Three Trends That Shook Supply Chains This Year, and Three to Watch Next

December 10, 2021

Dave Menzel, SCB Contributor

Everyone is wondering what 2022 will bring for supply chains. But to understand how next year might unfold, it’s helpful to take a closer look at how earlier events shaped the landscape.

Amazon Packages Pile Up as AWS Outage Spawns Delivery Havoc

December 8, 2021

Bloomberg

An Amazon Web Services outage wreaked havoc on the e-commerce giant’s delivery operation, preventing drivers from getting routes or packages and shutting down communication between Amazon and the thousands of drivers it relies on.

Four Reasons to Embrace Cloud Technology for Real-Time Supply Chain Collaboration

December 6, 2021

U.S. Issues New Cybersecurity Mandates for Rail Carriers

December 2, 2021

Bloomberg

Major passenger and freight railroads will soon be required to report cybersecurity breaches quickly and review how susceptible they are to cyberattack.

Supplier Management and Digital Transformation Go Hand in Hand

December 1, 2021

Sébastien Breteau, SCB Contributor

To successfully digitize the supply chain, businesses must bring their suppliers along.

Four Reasons to Digitize Your Direct Spend Procurement Processes

November 23, 2021

Walmart Takes New Step Toward Making Aerial Deliveries Routine

November 23, 2021

Bloomberg

Walmart is expanding its efforts to offer aerial deliveries to homes, joining with startup DroneUp to begin dropping off items ranging from cans of tuna to children’s thermometers.

How AI Could Solve the Supply Chain Crisis

November 22, 2021

Ahmer Inam, SCB Contributor

Artificial intelligence, combined with other technologies and innovations, could bring about some long-lasting improvement across the entire supply chain, from the factory floor to the retail shelf. Here are some scenarios.

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.