Technology

Oracle Moves to “Optimize” the Digital Supply Chain

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · Patrick Burnson Just as it promised at last year's annual Oracle OpenWorld, Oracle is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio with four new cloud solutions to help businesses fully utilize the benefits of digital supply chains.

Digital Evolution: Streamlining Logistics and Supply Chain Operations

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · SCMR Staff Join us for this FREE virtual conference as we define the challenges facing operations and offer solutions designed to create dynamic, automated networks that offer seamless communication, improved collaborative third-party relationships, and the ability to respond to changes…

Navigating the Reverse Supply Chain for Connected Devices

Thursday, January 12, 2017 · Irv Grossman and James Kilkelly The Internet of Things will change the way supply chains manage the lifecycle of products, as a slew of new connected devices come to market. The cell phone industry offers a model for how to handle connected products that are chock full of private, personal data.

A Revolution in Container Rates

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 · Andrew Lubin Xeneta tracks actual container rates of 20', 40' and hi-cube boxes on some 60,000+ shipping lanes worldwide, thereby enabling their clients to use the rate information to make informed decisions in both their spot and contract rate negotiations.

State of Strategic Transportation Sourcing

Monday, June 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson With the complex economic and global trade environment pushing rates higher, shippers are under pressure to nail down the right suppliers and transportation partners—while squeezing as much value as possible out of their supplier/transportation network.

Supply Chain Pressures Driving Changes in Manufacturing

Monday, June 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The MAPI Foundation - the research affiliate of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation - notes that supply chain pressures are becoming a transforming influence behind automation.

National Survey Shows Actual, Planned Automation Investment High Among U.S. Manufacturers

Monday, June 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson A new report from the MAPI Foundation indicates that despite the economic slowdown in the industrial sector over the past year, the incidence of actual and planned automation investment is very high in American manufacturing.

NeoGrid Releases On-Shelf Availability SaaS in North America

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 · SCMR Staff NeoGrid, a global supply chain management technology provider, released of its On-Shelf Availability (OSA) service in North America.

Industry Analysts Question “Uberization” of Ocean Freight Forwarding

Friday, May 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Upstart forwarders still need to focus on more innovation.

Technological Innovation Seen as Essential to Spur Growth in U.S. Manufacturing

Friday, May 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Industrial Manufacturing Trends Report, published by PwC, asserts that investments in technology are “essential” for the growth of the U.S.manufacturing sector. According to the report,making strategic investments isone key to growth, particularly in fast-evolving…

Top 10 Cloud Based Learning Management Systems for Corporate Learning

Friday, May 6, 2016 · Kamy Anderson There are various kinds of learning management systems such as open source, proprietary and cloud based.

California’s Supply Chains Pursue “Green” Agenda with SB1338

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Greater reliance on mechanized advances in seaport technology is being championed by California Senator Ricardo Lara and The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), an independent, not-for-profit trade association.

The Case For Digital Transformation in the Supply Chain

Monday, May 2, 2016 · Michael Gravier Research from Capgemini shows that in the supply chain sector, technologies such as RFID, GPS, and sensors enable organizations to transform their existing hybrid supply chain structures into more agile and collaborative digital models.

“State of the Retail Supply Chain 2016” Study Recently Published

Monday, April 25, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The second annual supply chain research study: "State of the Retail Supply Chain 2016" is published, highlighting the key priorities for North American retail supply chain executives.

eBay Enterprise and Innotrac Merge to Become Radial

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The planned merger of Innotrac and eBay Enterprise has been completed, thereby expanding the range of some retail supply chains under the new name, Radial.