Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

Digital Sourcing: What, Where and How?

September 8, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Digital technology has come to the supply chain, and the procurement function must take note.

Why Big Business Is Racing to Build Blockchains

August 31, 2017

Fortune

Even if the craze for Bitcoin and Ethereum abates, the power of the "blockchain" tech behind those currencies is very real. Here's how businesses are trying to harness it - and why they can't afford to ignore it.

Opinion: Supply Chain Management Is Killing Inflation

August 30, 2017

Kevin O'Marah, SCM World analyst, Forbes contributor

The Wall Street Journal, among many other media outlets, recently reported with typical bemusement the low inflation that "defies a growing economy."

Wal-Mart, Food Giants Team Up on Blockchain Plans

August 29, 2017

Fortune

Wal-Mart and a group of food giants are teaming up with IBM to explore how to apply blockchain technology, also known as distributed ledger tech, to their food supply chains.

The Return of American Manufacturing Jobs: A Progress Report

August 25, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are manufacturing jobs coming back to the U.S.? For that matter, was offshoring the reason for their disappearance in the first place?

Executive Briefing: Optimizing Your Workforce Through Labor Management

August 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Broadly speaking, a labor management system, manages the labor force in a warehouse or distribution center. More specifically, it reports on the productivity level of an employee or group of workers in those facilities.

Amazon Shares Dropped After Trump Said It Hurts Retailers

August 21, 2017

Bloomberg

U.S. President Donald Trump once again unloaded on Amazon.com Inc., tweeting that the company is hurting other retailers and implying that it's killing industry jobs across the U.S.

Tech Data Bolsters Suppliers Through a Working-Capital Marketplace

August 18, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

The big distributor of technology products extends an existing relationship with C2FO to Europe, where many suppliers are strapped for cash and open to early-payment arrangements via a collaborative platform.

Drug Company Sues Federal Government to Fend Off Competition From Generics

August 18, 2017

The Washington Post

One of Maryland's largest drug manufacturers is suing the federal government to fend off competition on one of its key drugs, saying its right to exclusively sell the medication should continue an additional three years.

Stormwater Fees Jump in Cities Across Country

August 16, 2017

Environmental Leader

As city infrastructures age, organizations will increasingly face the threat of higher stormwater fees.

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.