Supply Chain

In business and finance, supply chain is a system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

AI Data Mining Uses Machine Learning to Glean Insights
AI Data Mining Uses Machine Learning to Glean Insights
September 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In an era where data is often called the new oil, artificial intelligence (AI) is the tool extracting valuable insights from vast digital reserves. AI-powered...

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Embedded Finance and the Great Supply Chain Reset
Embedded Finance and the Great Supply Chain Reset
August 20, 2024  |  Supply Chain

The state of logistics is representative of the state of commerce. As shippers and carriers alike deal with spotty spot demand, inflation, and geopolitical tensions...

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Data Shows 93% of Truckers Would Use Instant Payments if Offered
Data Shows 93% of Truckers Would Use Instant Payments if Offered
August 19, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The transportation industry is a high-speed world of logistics and delivery, where efficiency and speed are paramount. Yet, the methods by which many transportation businesses...

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Citi and IFC Partner on Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program
Citi and IFC Partner on Sustainable Supply Chain Finance Program
August 06, 2024  |  Supply Chain

Citi and International Finance Corp. (IFC), a global development institution that is a member of the World Bank Group, have partnered on a $2 billion...

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Blue Yonder Finalizes $839 Million One Network Purchase
Blue Yonder Finalizes $839 Million One Network Purchase
August 01, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder’s $839 million acquisition of One Network Enterprises is complete. The deal, announced Thursday (Aug. 1), lets Blue Yonder customers collaborate and share data on things...

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AI Explained: Reinforcement Learning and How It Shapes Commerce
AI Explained: Reinforcement Learning and How It Shapes Commerce
July 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

At a bustling Amazon warehouse, robots weave through aisles, selecting items for shipment with increasing speed and accuracy. These aren’t pre-programmed machines but artificial intelligence...

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Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security
Shein’s Technology Plans Face Concerns About Supply Chain Security
July 08, 2024  |  Retail

Fast fashion retailer Shein plans to expand its offerings by selling supply chain technology worldwide, but reportedly faces concerns about potential cybersecurity risks and Chinese...

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Interest Rates Prompt Major Firms to Scale Back Supply-Chain Finance Programs
Interest Rates Prompt Major Firms to Scale Back Supply-Chain Finance Programs
July 03, 2024  |  Supply Chain

In response to higher interest rates, several major companies have reportedly made the decision to reduce the size of their supply-chain finance programs. This financing option,...

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Walmart: AI Helps Create ‘Ready for Anything’ Supply Chains
Walmart: AI Helps Create ‘Ready for Anything’ Supply Chains
July 03, 2024  |  Supply Chain

What gets measured ultimately gets improved. And when it comes to supply chain management, that old adage couldn’t be truer. Fortunately for businesses, despite ongoing...

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