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What 5G Means for the Supply Chain

According to Supply Chain Dive, experts believe that 5G technology will be a key factor for companies looking to improve their supply chain and warehouse management.

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Disruption Coming to Trucking Industry with New Futures Market, Talent Migration

The highly anticipated opening of a futures market for trucking freight contracts is drawing interest from far outside of the shipping and logistics industry.  K-Ratio, a subsidiary of Chicago-based K and L Freight Management, was specifically created to serve the needs of the logistics company’s clients by hedging risk for both shippers and carriers in a market that is notoriously volatile.  Since its inception in November of 2018, the company has quickly attracted talent from a diverse array of backgrounds including NASA scientists, investment bankers, PhDs in mechanical engineering, and the former Chief Information Officer of online travel pioneer, Orbitz.

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Supply Chain Crucial to Success

According to Supply Chain Dive, the 2018 holiday shopping season was successful, but to remain on an upward trend companies must get their supply chains in order.

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New Platfrom Helps Merchants Monitor Supply Chain

According to Coin Telegraph, UPS  and Inxeption have developed a platform powered by blockchain. The Inexption Zippy platform helps companies monitor their entire supply chain.

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Blockchain Program Possible at Duke

Duke University is bringing blockchain into the school, reports Coin Desk. They are collaborating with blockchain startup Citizens Reserve to create a blockchain course of study.

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Blockchain in the Coffee Supply Chain

According to the Coin Telegraph, India’s Coffee Board has launched a pilot program to develop an app that will use blockchain technology to bring visibility and transparency to the coffe supply chain.

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Tracking Temperature in European Shipments

Europe’s Lidl will use smart technology from ORBCOMM to maintain temperatures in all their refrigerated transports.

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Tyson Tracks DNA

According to Digital Supply Chain,  Tyson Fresh meats will use IdentiGen’s DNA TraceBack system to track their meats to ensure they are ethically sourced.

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Blockchain Could Help Mineral Market

Blockchain could help mineral companies ensure that their products are being sourced in a responsible manner, reports Bitcoin Exchange.

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Securing the Supply Chain

The task force tasked with ensuring that America’s supply chains are secure will make its final recommendations this summer, reports FCW.

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