Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management

'Death Spiral': Half of Europe’s Coal Plants Are Losing Money

December 15, 2017

More than half of the European Union’s 619 coal-fired power stations are losing money, according to a new report. As a result, the industry’s slow plans for shutdowns will lead to €22bn ($26.04bn) in losses by 2030 if the EU fulfils its pledge to tackle climate change, the report warns.

Worldwide Security Spending Will Reach $96Bn in 2018, Gartner Forecasts

December 13, 2017

Gartner

Gartner, Inc. forecasts worldwide enterprise security spending to total $96.3bn in 2018, an increase of 8 percent from 2017. Organizations are spending more on security as a result of regulations, shifting buyer mindset, awareness of emerging threats and the evolution to a digital business strategy.

How China's Tech Giants Alibaba and Tencent Want to Shape How the World Pays

December 11, 2017

Forbes

China’s two largest technology companies are locked in a payment war — and it isn’t just about getting more Chinese consumers to use their digital wallet services.

What Stands in the Way of Supply-Chain Efficiency Today?

December 11, 2017

Michael Ciatto, VP, Barkawi Management Consultants

How the Global Debt Crisis Threatens Your Supply Chain

December 8, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The world is overrun by debt. How can companies and supply chains protect themselves from the consequences of massive default?

Optimizing Fulfillment in the Digital Age

December 8, 2017

Brian Kinsella, VP, Product Management, Manhattan Associates

GM Says Self-Driving Car Service Could Add Billions to Its Bottom Line

December 7, 2017

Forbes

General Motors said last week it expects to be ready to launch a self-driving ride-sharing service in San Francisco by 2019, and plans to then quickly roll out the commercial service "at scale" in multiple cities.

Tackling the Problem of Retailer Chargebacks

December 6, 2017

Kristi Montgomery, VP Innovation, R&D, Kenco Logistics Services

Dubai-Based Cargo Handlers Complete Blockchain Test With IBM

December 4, 2017

Air Cargo World

Dubai-based ground handler dnata, and a consortium of supply chain firms, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for a logistics platform that tracks supply chain transactions using hyper-secure blockchain technology. According to stakeholders in the project, the new system can eliminate redundant data and improve visibility and transparency.

Yes, Some Customers Are More Equal Than Others

December 4, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the age of analytics and Big Data, all customers are not created equal.

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.