(NEW WHITE PAPER AVAILABLE) The Role of Blockchain in Navigating Black Swan Supply Chain Events
Blockchain is rapidly becoming the world-class solution in navigating black swan supply chain events, including COVID-19. Learn more today.
What the “New Normal” in Shipping, Logistics, and Transportation May Look Like
COVID-19 has shaken everything up, and it has left the shipping and logistics industry wondering what lies ahead. Learn more about what the "new normal" may look like.
ShipChain Joins Baseline Protocol Initiative
ShipChain will use Baseline Protocol to help facilitate both fully private transactions on both the public Ethereum network and the ShipChain sidechain, as well as facilitate the flow and synchronization of data between disparate ERP and other enterprise-class systems. As per the press release put out by ConsenSys, “the Baseline Protocol is an open-source initiative
The World Economic Forum Publishes its Blockchain Toolkit
On April 28th, the World Economic Forum (WEF) officially published its much-anticipated document about how to properly leverage blockchain technology. The paper, called ‘Redesigning Trust: A Blockchain Deployment Toolkit,” was first announced last May as a means to, as per the WEF's statement, "enable leaders to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of the technology."
Understanding the Issue of Supply Chain Fragmentation
Global supply chains are growing and transcending traditional borders. As businesses continue to expand, outsource, and enter new markets, supply chains will continue to increase in complexity. While there are several noteworthy benefits associated with globalization, the downside is the difficulty in ensuring that all supply chain functions and partners are working together harmoniously. Unfortunately,
The Trucking Industry In The COVID-19 Era
Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. As critical workers, they must put themselves in harm's way on the front lines to make sure that essential medications, supplies, and foodstuffs are readily available to our communities in this time of need. During these unprecedented times, truckers need additional support to
ShipChain Donates Petaflop of Computer Power to Help Find COVID-19 Cure
ShipChain, a blockchain-based logistics solutions provider, announced today that it is donating up to one Petaflop of computing power - approximately one quadrillion calculations per second - to assist Folding@home scientists attempting to find the cure for the COVID-19 pandemic. “Folding@Home is a wonderful decentralized group effort in finding effective treatments for numerous diseases and
What the Coronavirus Pandemic Means for Global Supply Chains
It all began in late December 2019 when the World Health Organization was informed of several cases of severe pneumonia in Wuhan, China. The strain was subsequently named Coronavirus (COVID-19), and since then, it has spread like wildfire across the world. What was once thought to only be an issue in China is now a
How Data Can Improve Last-Mile Delivery
The last-mile of delivery is a pain point for many companies. From missed delivery times to damaged products, it can be an area that many managers spend a lot of time on. According to Business Insider, last-mile delivery costs comprise 53% of overall shipping costs. But dedicated managers have found a solution to help improve
How Blockchain Can Reduce Food Fraud
Food fraud has been a global problem for what feels like forever. It first came about as an attempt from dishonest individuals to make a profit, and since then has only increased in prevalence as lower-cost alternatives continue to be passed off as their high-value counterparts. Food fraud has now become a pressing issue in