Technology

Alphabet to Test Drone Delivery for Walgreens in Texas

October 21, 2021

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery operation is expanding to a Walgreens in suburban Dallas where it will make airborne deliveries of toothpaste and other goods to residents of nearby towns.

The Scourge of Ransomware: Another Kind of Epidemic

October 18, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ransomware attacks are a persistent and rapidly growing scourge.

The Hard and Soft Savings That Come With Digitally Connected Supply Chains

October 14, 2021

Keith Pickens, SCB Contributor

As demand continues to shift to the omnichannel and e-commerce, supply chain strategies must proactively recognize any disruptions that threaten to undermine on-time and in-full (OTIF) order requirements.

A Future-Ready Supply Chain: Hurdles and Rewards

October 13, 2021

Alan Holland, SCB Contributor

Just 4% of supply chain leaders call their operations "future-ready."

Is Consumption-Based Pricing the Future of SaaS?

October 12, 2021

Eric Christopher, SCB Contributor

Global spending on software-as-a-service is expected to reach more than $122 billion this year. How much is wasted on unnecessary subscriptions?

Prevent, Contain, Recover: A Ransomware Readiness Guide for Supply Chains

October 12, 2021

Gary Brickhouse, SCB Contributor

Designing a ransomeware defense strategy can be overwhelming. Here's where to start.

Unlocking Opportunity in the Post-Purchase Ecosystem

October 8, 2021

Smart Procurement Balances AI With 'HI'

October 7, 2021

Omer Abdullah, SCB Contributor

Rather than seeking the most sophisticated technology, teams need to ask which tools are best for their people.

What Will Replace Silicon Chips in the Next Generation of EVs?

September 30, 2021

Bloomberg

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

U.S., EU Vow Cooperation on Trade, Technology in Diplomatic First

September 30, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

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.