Cloud Computing in Construction
An in-depth study published by Science Direct in February 2021 discussed the relevance of cloud computing in the last decade to the construction industry and how cloud technologies can help industry players improve operations and reduce costs. The study “Cloud computing in construction industry: Use cases, benefits and challenges” conducted by researchers from University of […]
Cloud Technology Helps Supply Chains Scale
MORE than half of more than 1,000 supply chain professionals worldwide surveyed recently by the Materials Handling Institute (MHI) and Deloitte said they are planning to increase or substantially increase their investments in cloud computing and storage to make supply chains more resilient. The 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report also found that companies that were […]
Omicron: A New Test for the Cloud
What will the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus mean to the data center and cloud computing? In his Data Center Frontier podcast, Rich Miller tackles three areas that are likely to be affected by new restrictions in reaction to the new, fast-spreading variant. Aside from the obvious implications to travel anew, a […]
How to Build Supply Chain Resilience
Inflation has gone up in many countries, as supply chain bottlenecks disrupted the flow of commodities globally. Issues such as labor mismatch, port congestion and lack of truckers have hampered trade, resulting in up to 70-percent increase in prices of some commodities. In a recent McKinsey Podcast, Knut Alicke and Dan Swan, partners in McKinsey’s […]
Better Supply Chains in the Next Normal
To adapt to the ever-changing environment in which they operate, chief supply chain leaders must also employ new technologies and reimagine the future of supply chains. The pandemic shone a spotlight on global supply chain networks. It exposed their flaws and weaknesses. Despite the fact that the supply chain profession has received more attention and […]
The Cloud Can Modernize the Factory Floor
MODERN manufacturing doesn’t necessarily mean a shiny factory floor with robotic assembly lines and state-of-the-art technology. Instead, it is usually a mix of equipment and machinery built years or even decades ago—and still running perfectly well, says Lauren Dunford, co-founder and CEO of Guidewheel, which provides a factory operations platform. “The most effective way to […]
Reducing Supply Chain Risks
SUPPLY shocks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic show that companies will have to make their supply chains more resilient. In a Harvard Business Review article called Global Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World, Willy C. Shih, a professor of Management Practice in Business Administration, says companies must understand the risks in their supply […]
Key Trends for Supply Chain Leaders
A shift from profit to people-first culture, end-to-end visibility, the leveraging of technology to support companies’ vision, mission and culture, the importance of planning, and the switch from transaction to collaborative approach — these are just some of the key trends that supply chain professionals should anticipate so they could prepare for the supply chain […]
Are These Your Inventory Pain Points, Too?
Inventory plays a crucial part in any business operation dealing with merchandise goods. This ensures that an organization has adequate raw materials to sustain production and enough finished products to meet the demand of the market. A survey conducted by NetSuite identifies some of these major challenges, including supplier mistakes, inaccurate shipments, disconnected systems, and […]
Why Businesses Should Embrace the Supply Chain-as-a-Service Model
Digital transformation is affecting business processes across industries, and the supply chain is no exception. Disruptive technologies, including cloud computing, robotics, automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), are shaping the future of the modern supply chain as we know it. It’s not surprising that more business leaders are ramping up their […]