Technology

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

September 30, 2021

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.

An employee uses a smartphone to scan shipping labels.

Four Ways Mobile Apps Are Advancing Logistics

September 29, 2021

Paul Beavers, SCB Contributor

Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.

Six Ways the Auto Industry Uses IoT Technology

September 28, 2021

Chris Parr, SCB Contributor

IoT technology offers many applications to the automotive sector.

FedEx Partners With Self-Driving Car Startup Aurora in Texas

September 22, 2021

Bloomberg

Aurora Innovation Inc. will help move cargo for FedEx Corp. in a pilot project in Texas that uses the startup’s technology in a self-driving Paccar Inc. truck.

Shippers Are Investing in Tech, Nearshoring to Bounce Back From Covid

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Stuck in a loop of fluctuating demand, capacity problems and ongoing disruptions, shippers and third-party logistics providers say they’re investing in technology that connects people, processes and information to navigate supply chain challenges, according to a new study.

Intel Recognized for Circular Economy Push That Cuts Landfill Waste

September 20, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

By adopting a circular economy approach, the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is now sending less than 1% of returned products to landfills.

A 10-Point Guide to Establish Supply Chain Cybersecurity

September 19, 2021

Marc Lewis, SCB Contributor

As global supply chains become increasingly digital, companies are exposed to risks from umpteen indirect sources.

GM Plans ‘Substantial Shifts’ in Supply Chain as Chip Woes Last

September 18, 2021

Bloomberg

General Motors is planning to revamp its supply chain as the pandemic-triggered chip shortage and rising demand for chip-intensive vehicles have demonstrated the need for an overhaul.

India Taps Amazon, Microsoft to Boost Its Farming Industry

September 17, 2021

Bloomberg

Amazon, Microsoft and Cisco Systems are among technology giants lining up to harness data from India’s farmers in an ambitious government-led productivity drive aimed at transforming an outmoded agricultural industry.

Warehouse AI Isn't Hitting Its Potential, Study Says

September 17, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Artificial intelligence is a warehouse "game changer," but organizations are struggling to use it optimally, according to a study from Lucas Systems Inc.

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.