Technology

Online Sales Ignite in Corners of World Late to the Revolution

January 27, 2021

Years from now when the pandemic’s impact on global business is analyzed, it’s likely that the most lucrative change will be how it pushed — or actually shoved — massive markets into the modern e-commerce era.

The World Is Dangerously Dependent on Taiwan for Semiconductors

January 26, 2021

Bloomberg

As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.

Ten Predictions for Supply-Chain and Procurement Software in 2021

January 26, 2021

Jack Freeman, SCB Contributor

We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.

Intel CEO’s New Manufacturing Crusade Pits Investors Against U.S. Interests

January 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Intel Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger wants the company to regain its former glory as the world’s leading chip manufacturer, and he says it’s a strategic priority for the U.S.

Why Automation Belongs in Your Post-Pandemic Strategy

January 24, 2021

Ray Grady, SCB Contributor

How can business leaders restore stability? One powerful method is supply-chain automation.

How Machine Learning Can Help Manufacturers Combat Climate Change

January 24, 2021

Arjun Chandar, SCB Contributor and Hunter Ashmore, SCB Contributor

Machine learning technology could be a powerful tool for cutting energy consumption and waste in the manufacturing sector.

A Year of Poor Planning Led to Carmakers’ Massive Chip Shortage

January 21, 2021

Bloomberg

Near-sighted planning, supply-chain complexities and a tradition of keeping inventories low caused the semiconductor shortage that is now forcing carmakers to idle production lines and straining their relationship with chip manufacturers.

Three Ways Manufacturers Will Expand Servitization This Year

January 20, 2021

Sarah Nicastro, SCB Contributor

The concept of servitization — that product manufacturers compete on service offerings instead of commoditized products — requires a fundamental shift in the way businesses think, sell, perform and deliver.

Design a Procurement 'Center of Excellence' With These Three Steps

January 20, 2021

Richard Barnett, SCB Contributor

Leveraging the latest market intelligence, you can build resilience into your products and create a culture based on data-driven negotiations.

New Global Visibility App Sees Delays Before They Happen

January 14, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Organizations can’t manage what they can’t see, but a new application from supply chain software provider E2open is offering clarity.

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.