Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Collective Fruitions Announces 2nd Annual Emerging Technology Conference

Event will bring together leaders in AI, Blockchain, IoT and Machine Learning to Continue Shaping the Role of Emerging Tech in Business

April 3, 2019

Technology development and consulting firm Collective Fruitions today announced the official lineup for its 2nd Annual Emerging Technology Conference, which kicks off on June 7 at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Building on the success of the first year, the event will cover both the business and technical elements of emerging technology including AI ethics, health technology, drones, agricultural technology and more.

How 5G Will Transform the Way We Live and Work

April 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons — all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

Huawei Dodges EU Bans as Bloc Unveils 5G Cyber Plan

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

The European Union laid out a broad strategy aimed at ensuring its future 5G networks are secure from cyber threats, but stopped short of meeting U.S. demands for a ban on Huawei Technologies.

After Google, EU's Antitrust Sights Turn to Amazon and Apple

March 21, 2019

Bloomberg

U.S. tech giants might have a respite after two decades of European Union antitrust investigations. But not for long.

TechWatch

Emergency Response to Natural Disasters: Blockchain to the Rescue

March 20, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Effective emergency response to a natural disaster requires rapid, coordinated action among multiple parties. Suffice to say that such a level of efficiency has been sadly lacking in many prior relief efforts. Can blockchain make it happen?

Tyson Foods Is Using DNA to Prove the Pedigree of Premium Beef

March 18, 2019

Bloomberg

Responding to consumer demands for traceability, Tyson Foods plans to use DNA samples from elite cattle to track steaks, roasts and even ground beef back to the ranches the animals grew up on.

Six Steps to a More Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chain

March 12, 2019

Pervinder Johar, SCB Contributor

Consumers are more conscientious about their purchases than ever before. They expect organizations to meet a certain set of ethical standards, and supply chains aren’t exempt from scrutiny.

Tech Watch

Blockchain for the Supply Chain: A Potential Yet to Be Fulfilled

February 27, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

While blockchain technology appears to hold substantial promise for logistics and supply-chain management, it faces a number of obstacles to realizing its full potential.

Freight Companies Want Faster Blockchain Adoption, New-Nafta Approval, Purolator President Says

Think Tank

Freight Companies Want Faster Blockchain Adoption, New-Nafta Approval, Purolator International President Says

February 26, 2019

Russell Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Blockchain technology and the United States-Mexico-Canada Act are top of mind for leaders in logistics.

Think Tank

Putting Your Data to Work

February 26, 2019

Tarek Alaruri, SCB Contributor

If your CEO or CIO were to ask you how you are helping your organization use data to your advantage, what would you say?

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.