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Cyber Resilience in the Supply Chain – Solving for the Next Global Crisis
Cybersecurity comes down to visibility and control. Although production flows down a supply chain, risk management needs to flow up the supply chain. This means that every link in a supply chain needs to hold its suppliers accountable.
Transportation
Shippers, Carriers Break the Mold to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
Manufacturing
Buyer Beware of Microchips on the Open Market
Procurement Software
Supply Chain Disruptions up 88% in 2021
ERP
CFOs Instrumental in Building Factory of the Future
Risk/Compliance
Single-Source Solutions Provides Unified View of Supply Chain Risk
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Software & Technology
Why So Many Acquisitions Occur in the Supply Chain Today
Numerous mergers and acquisitions happen in the supply chain today, mostly on the technology side of things. But why? Managing editor Brielle Jaekel gives some insight on the subject.
Supply Chain Education
L.I.N.K. Educate | Panasonic Offers Hands-On Learning for Students
Panasonic process automation business head explains the company's special partnership with a local community college for a hands-on learning process.
E-Commerce Solutions
The Direct-to-Consumer’s Impact on Supply Chains and Its Future
The L.I.N.K. podcast kicks of the new year with a deep look at the direct-to-consumer industry and its future. But first, the managing editor offers a refresher in the subject in today's column.
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Risk/Compliance
Ocean Freight Bottlenecks, Increased Regulations Pose as Top Supply Chain Risks for 2022
Worldwide water instability ranked as the No. 1 supply chain risk, with two-thirds of the global population set to face water shortages by 2025.
Risk/Compliance
Cyber Incidents Major Concern for Supply Chains, Outranking COVID-19
Cyber incidents tops the Allianz Risk Barometer for only the second time in the survey’s history, business interruption drops to a close second and natural catastrophes rank third.
Risk/Compliance
Is Your Supply Chain Your Greatest Cybersecurity Risk?
To stay ahead of cybercriminals and protect the global supply chain, all organizations must continuously innovate and invest in people, processes and protective technology.
AI/AR
Data Monitoring Tapped for Insurance Capabilities
The rising costs of insurance for carriers prompts tech companies like Overhaul to partner with insurance companies to use data to lower premium costs.
Emerging Technologies
Supply Chain Predictions for 2022
Winning companies are taking steps to look beyond traditional data sources for greater visibility and control.
Risk/Compliance
How CIOs Repair Mismanaged IT Infrastructures Amid Supply Chain Crisis
The partnership between talent and technology will be fundamental to bridging gaps because it performs many of the critical functions underpinning a truly robust, reliable and connected supply chain in 2022.
Supply Chain Visibility
3 Ways to Leverage Existing Technology for Better Supply Chain Risk Management
Automation and broader applications of AI and ML are certainly ahead. But for now, identify what it is you need to solve, what data you need to get there and how you can work with existing technology, customers and partners to gain that insight.
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Now On-Demand
Supply chain industry experts from Blue Yonder, Thomson Reuters, Softeon, Enable, Crisp, Coupa, Armada and more detailed what the future of supply chain looks like in a world laden with shortages, backlogs and supply chain disruptions.
Risk/Compliance
Technology Trends Impacting Risk Management Programs
New technologies, combined with sound management strategies, give the agility to continue adapting risk management practices to the future of work and keep the entire workforce safe.
Emerging Technologies
3 Smart Factory Trends for Manufacturers to Embrace
Companies who make the choice to invest in smart factories will enable workforces to function more effectively in their environments.
Risk/Compliance
Compliance: Your Competitive Advantage
While technology can improve dangerous goods shipping operations significantly, even the latest and greatest solutions won’t work to their fullest potential without complete and accurate data or proper training for employees.
Risk/Compliance
Supply Chain Poses Potential for Risk in 2022
Companies should prepare for supply chain shortages by looking for additional sources and possibly investing in higher-than-normal inventory to allow for increased and unpredictable consumer demand.
Risk/Compliance
Splunk Releases 2022 Foreseeable Trends
The combination of government and industry will be the biggest stronghold against cyber threats.
Risk/Compliance
Putting Operational Blind Spots in the Rearview
Over 50% of those surveyed want to invest in artificial intelligence/machine learning to support data-based decision-making.
Supply Chain Visibility
Today is Day 3 of SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains
Today is Day 3 of SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains, with sessions from Blue Yonder, Coupa, Armada, Aranca and Thomson Reuters.
Risk/Compliance
Safeguarding the Sharing Economy
The opportunity (and simultaneous obstacle) for businesses that wish to be successful in the B2B marketplace is to design solutions that will verify what is essential, and only what is essential, for any given role or service qualification.
Supply Chain Visibility
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains Kicks Off Today
SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains kicks off TODAY, with sessions from Softeon, Blue Yonder, Enable, Crisp, riskmethods and RapidRatings.
Risk/Compliance
5 Way to Re-Imagine and Re-Engineer the Supply Chain
The current stop/start cycle of COVID-19 is going to last far longer than most want to admit. Plan on this being the catalyst to drive a complete reengineering of your supply chain.
Software Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions Mitigate Service Risk and Manage Disruptions
Supply Sensing predicts supply shortages and mitigates risk while Global Logistics Orchestration determines the business impact of shipping delays on downstream operations and service commitments.
Retail
Here's What Products You're Missing During the Supply Chain Crisis
Supply chain disruptions are top of headlines this last year. But what exactly is missing from shelves or costing you extra due to the current crisis?
Retail
Supply Chain Disruptions Force Consumers Change Habits, Plans: Report
A new report from Oracle shows that consumers believe they will need to continually change plans due to the supply chain and also sever ties from favorite brands.
Software Solutions
Maintaining Compliance During Final-Mile Mergers and Acquisitions
The last-mile economy may be growing, but compliance is still the key to sustainable growth.
Risk/Compliance
How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse with Cybersecurity Investments
Before investing in any cybersecurity solution, know what you’re paying for.
Sourcing Solutions
Predictions for Post-Pandemic Era of Strategic Sourcing
To come out ahead in a post-pandemic era of strategic sourcing, leading companies will look to tech-enabled collaboration, visibility and risk management to integrate strategic sourcing functions and minimize disconnects across the board.
Risk/Compliance
Crime, Climate and Convergence Rank as Top Global Supply Chain Risks
Supply chain threats will remain one of the most serious issues global businesses will face in 2022.
Retail
L.I.N.K. | How Will Supply Chain Disruptions Affect the Thanksgiving Table?
Anaplan VP of global supply chain solutions Evan Quasney gives insight into how the supply chain disruptions will show up on the Thanksgiving table this year, as managing editor Brielle Jaekel asks him about trends in the industry.
Risk/Compliance
Consumer Demand on the Rise
The wave of demand showed the shift in American behaviors and consumption habits following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Worker Safety
Supply Chain Insurance Gets Technological
Kinetic and Nationwide partner together to create a technology-driven approach to employee safety and insurance claims.
Risk/Compliance
Managing Risk at the End of a Tumultuous Year
The efficiency and effectiveness of vaccine rollout, rising commodity prices and insolvencies in Europe continue to pose significant risks for a global economic recovery throughout the rest of 2021 and into 2022.
Risk/Compliance
How RFID is Easing Life in the Pandemic
Industry 5.0 will bring into sharp focus how man and machine will work together to improve productivity, adding a personal touch to the pillars of automation and efficiency brought on by Industry 4.0.
