Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Three Stages of Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption

December 22, 2021

What is the key to overcoming the supply chain disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19? The solution can be broken down into three stages.

That Cream Cheese Shortage You Heard About? Cyberattacks Played a Part

December 22, 2021

Bloomberg

The cream cheese shortage wreaking havoc on bagel shops and bakeries is, in part, due to a cyberattack on the biggest U.S. cheese manufacturer.

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Watch: Can Government Help Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

December 22, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Dan Dreyfus, global customs leader with EY, discusses how government agencies can embrace digitization of supply chain processes, in partnership with the private sector.

How Analyzing Live Field Data Makes Construction Firms Stronger

December 22, 2021

Mike Merrill, SCB Contributor

With the arrival of the new year, it’s the ideal time for construction leaders to take the opportunity to conduct an annual analysis of their live field data.

Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Transition to AMRs

December 13, 2021

Watch: Why the IoT Is Key to Supply Chain Visibility

December 13, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What exactly is the internet of things, and how is it evolving in business and the supply chain? Jennifer Halstead, chief financial officer with Link Labs, explains.

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

December 12, 2021

Bloomberg

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.

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Watch: What’s Under the Supply Chain Hood?

December 10, 2021

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Software is the engine of the supply chain, says Gregg A. Lanyard, director of product management for Manhattan Associates, but it must adapt to a customer's needs.

How Digital Twins Help Supply Chains Weather Any Storm

December 9, 2021

Patrick Long, SCB Contributor

A digital twin of the supply chain can build resilience and optimize performance when extreme weather events occur.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.