The Termination of the TradeLens Blockchain Platform- Are Lessons Being Learned?
In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we share some perspectives regarding the announcement that Maersk and IBM are discontinuing their TradeLens blockchain enabled global trade platform efforts.
by Bob Ferrari 
More Episodes of Romaine Lettuce Contamination Across the U.S.: What is Advanced Technology’s Purpose?
Supply chain management technology industry analyst and Supply Chain Matters Editor Bob Ferrari, provides a commentary reflecting on the multiple romaine lettuce product contamination incidents and subsequent product recalls that have occurred in the U.S., and the specific role of advanced supply chain technologies in addressing this challenging and perplexing problem.
by Bob Ferrari
BCG Report Outlines Blockchain Technology Use Cases in Factory of the Future
The Boston Consulting Group has published a new report, Blockchain in the Factory of the Future. The Supply Chain Matters blog has reviewed this report and believes that manufacturing teams may find interest in the report’s concepts and observations.
by Bob Ferrari
FDA Approves Drug Safety Act Technology Pilot Submission
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a rather significant announcement this week concerning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and the application of modern technology to address drug safety needs.
by Bob Ferrari
Multiple Romaine Lettuce Product Recalls: U.S. Joint Regulatory Investigations Provide Ample Evidence to Problem Statements. Is the Answer a Specific Technology?
The latest U.S. government investigative report on the series of contaminated romaine lettuce incidents during 2018 has prompted Supply Chain Matters Editor Bob Ferrari to comment on where technology can play an important role. The answer is not Blockchain alone but in a full understanding of the problem to be solved and the benefits for all stakeholders.
by Bob Ferrari 
Blockchain and IoT Technology Learning Continues on Business Use Case and Technology Fronts
The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights ongoing developments related to both blockchain and Internet of Things technology, and specifically Oracle’s recent efforts for supporting customer needs and requirements in each of these technology areas.
by Bob Ferrari
Five Shipping Lines and CargoSmart Team-Up for Blockchain Enabled Shipping Process Improvements
Members of the Ocean Alliance, Tang Ming Lines, and CargoSmart are teaming-up to form a consortium to develop, implement and pilot blockchain technology enabled processes to address specific stakeholder network needs. This initiative and the Maersk-IBM initiative bear watching over the coming months.
by Bob Ferrari
Walmart’s Blockchain Technology Mandate- Have Prior Mandates Provided Industry Learning
Walmart has declared yet another supply network technology mandate and the open question is whether prior learning, technology maturity and needs for industry buy-in have provided necessary learning. In this industry analyst editorial commentary, Supply Chain Matters explores the purpose, actions, industry governance and technology considerations that involve such mandates.
by Bob Ferrari
Blockchain Proof-of-Concept Initiatives Expanding with IBM Industry Specific Efforts
by Barry Belotti
Deep Dive 2017 Prediction Six- A Renaissance in Supply Chain Focused Business Services and Technology Investments
by Barry Belotti
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