Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

A Cryptocurrency That Embraces Regulation

January 8, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is the Wild West of cryptocurrencies about to be tamed?

Why Aren’t Companies Automating Basic Business Processes?

January 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Order management ought to be the first candidate for streamlining and automation of business processes. So why is that task still stuck in another century?

Global Manufacturers Are Straining to Keep Up With Faster Economy

January 4, 2018

Industryweek

Factories across the globe warned they are finding it increasingly hard to keep up with demand, potentially forcing them to raise prices as the world economy looks set to enjoy its strongest year since 2011.

There's Money to Be Made in Returning E-Commerce Orders

January 3, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Every week, dozens of people walk into Petals N Wax, a Marina del Rey gift store, to return items they bought from online retailers.

Blockchain Is Pumping New Life Into Old Companies Like IBM, Microsoft

January 2, 2018

Industryweek

Blockchain is getting bigger at Big Blue.

How to Reduce Costs With 'Energy As Financial Planning' Approach

December 28, 2017

Ty Eldridge, global energy consultant, Environmental Leader contributor

The diversity of options for securing energy and power available to an industrial energy manager today are vast and expanding.

Customs Compliance: Necessary Evil or Competitive Advantage?

December 22, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Customs-compliance rules are costly, burdensome, time-consuming … and a potential source of competitive advantage.

Q&A: How A.I. Promises to Transform the Logistics Industry

December 21, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Logistics providers have been relatively slow in embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning. Now, the technology is finally beginning to have an impact on key business decisions throughout the industry.

Opinion: Soon, Every Item in the Supply Chain Will Cost-Effectively Provide Valuable Information

December 21, 2017

Michael Orr, VP Sales and Partners at Sigfox, North America

Imagine being able to know not only where everything is exactly, but its condition, and what has happened to it along the way. The implications are enormous — temperature can be monitored and adjusted en route, unexpected delays can be determined and corrected, and deliveries to the wrong location can be found and quickly corrected. A much more efficient supply chain is on the way.

Fighting Unfair Chargebacks Through Photographic Proof

December 19, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Sealed Air Corp. is among the big shippers to partner with Kenco Logistics Services and Smart Gladiator on an app that can manage the huge volume of photos taken to prove compliance with customer requirements.

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain finance and revenue management. New technologies in finance and revenue management are transforming the way companies operate - 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 using finance and revenue management solutions for supply chain optimization.