Supply Chain View from the Field

JANUARY 27, 2015

Another interesting proposal is the idea os sensors, data, and algorithms that drive technological capabilities, of the so-called “internet of Things” One of the roadblocks here is the need to work with data in different formats, and the challenges around standard data formats.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2017

When many people hear the word blockchain, they immediately think about bitcoin and crypto-currencies, conjuring up images of hackers and black markets. Hand them to a carrier to transport to a plant: add another block. When linked to a crypto-currency (e.g., Acquire the source materials: add a block.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Bitcoin is a recently invented currency that is separate from any state-controlled currency. For supply chain, it could be payment, warehousing, transport or delivery. Blockchain and Internet of Things. Currency volatility. The problem is that bitcoin exchange rates with other currencies can change rapidly.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Most famously, blockchain is associated with so-called crypto-currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The goal is to create a more transparent deployment and transportation process so that interested parties can see exactly when and where certain foods might become contaminated. Tracking this information will achieve a couple of things.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

more near-shoring and larger, less frequent shipments to minimize transportation costs). How will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in light of this cheap oil environment? The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Will he declare China a currency manipulator ? If they actually follow through on their promise and oil prices continue to rise next year, how will transportation, inventory, and sourcing policy decisions change in response? Will he impose tariffs on imports from U.S. companies that move manufacturing operations overseas?

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 30, 2019

The flexibility allows smart contracts to succeed in many industries, from financial banking, to Internet of Things. If the shipment arrives on time, the smart contract can release funds to the transportation company. Very few organizations accept digital currency, and many are not on any sort of blockchain technology.

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Provenance

AUGUST 13, 2018

Emerging technologies such as sensors, Internet of Things (IoT), and satellite imaging can allow sustainability data to be collected automatically at source and immediately transferred onto a blockchain. Other fungible commodities include sweet crude oil, company shares, bonds, other precious metals, and currencies.

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