Distributed Ledger Technology in the Supply Chain

August 9, 2019

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is expected to become a vital part of the infrastructure that will help to digitise and improve efficiency in global supply chains. But where is DLT being adopted and what is the current adoption in industry? This report aims to shed light on these questions, focussing on the functional usage areas of DLT in Product Tracing, Logistics, Financial Transactions, Retail Operations and Circular Economy. Within these usage areas, the focus has been in the Grocery, Healthcare and Fashion sectors.

Spotlight

Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom’s product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Alstom has 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
news image

5 Megatrends That Make Supply Chains Growth Engines

whitePaper | November 15, 2019

In the world of business finance, supply chains tend to get the short end of the stick. Many CFOs simply see logistics as a cost center each link in the chain an additional expense. But the world of global trade is changing, and with these changes comes the opportunity to shift focus from lowering supply chain costs to strategically positioning supply networks as the driver for significant business growth.

Read More
news image

Xand Technical Whitepaper

whitePaper | October 6, 2022

To send digital dollars on a Xand network, Members need to create Claims. Once Members have Claims, any member can send some of or all of those Claims to any other Member. Finally, if a Member wishes to withdraw funds from a network, the member can redeem those Claims for US dollars

Read More
news image

Finding The Single-Source Supplier For The E-Commerce Supply Chain

whitePaper | March 16, 2022

Today’s supply chains are driven by the competitive tenets of e-commerce – speed, accuracy and access to a broad inventory – all delivered at low cost. This mandate has driven distribution centers to become increasingly complex and dependent on automation systems, while raising the stakes to threaten critical damage in the event of cost overruns or project delays. Concentrating supplier responsibility for these automation projects with a single, lead provider simplifies vendor management and accountability, enabling companies to approach a single point of contact and avoid juggling delays and charges from multiple contractors.

Read More
news image

Transforming CPG Supply Chains in the Digital Era

whitePaper | February 6, 2023

The new wave of digital technologies that connect markets, empower consumers, and incentivizes innovation—has given birth to the omnichannel world. Consumer Packaged Goods companies now gain key insights into the needs and choices of their consumer through omnichannel interactions, and use this data to digitally reimagine their supply chains. Smarter supply networks are simply better at responding to customer demands.

Read More
news image

Reimagining Digital Supply Chains – creating value across organizations

whitePaper | December 5, 2022

The global semiconductor industry is poised for a decade of growth and is projected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030.The semiconductor industry, which makes vital components for the technologies we all depend on, hit the headlines over the past year.

Read More
news image

HOW TO FIX TODAY’S SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS

whitePaper | November 15, 2021

While it would be easy to just blame the pandemic for the supply chain industry’s problems, the truth is the virus’ impact only exposed and exacerbated longtime vulnerabilities. Before the pandemic, in 2018, the U.S. ranked only 14th out of 160 countries for supply chain efficiency, according to the World Bank.

Read More

Spotlight

Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom’s product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Alstom has 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide.

Events