Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Alibaba’s T-Mall Is Moving Cross-Border E-Commerce to Blockchain

Alibaba's T-Mall Global e-commerce platform is reportedly applying blockchain in its cross-border supply chain.

Business  ·  1 March 2018
Supply Chain

E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator

JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.

Business  ·  27 February 2018
Banking

R3 Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Platform with Global Banks

Blockchain startup R3, trade finance tech provider TradeIX and major banks have moved their Marco Polo trade finance platform to the pilot stage.

Business  ·  21 February 2018
Supply Chain

Warren Buffet’s Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance

A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.

Business  ·  6 February 2018
JP Morgan

Enterprise Blockchain May Be Ready for Its Breakout

This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment.

Business  ·  5 February 2018
Supply Chain

Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

Business  ·  2 February 2018
Supply Chain

FedEx Moves Forward With Blockchain Logistics Plans

Global shipping company FedEx has become the latest to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

Business  ·  1 February 2018
Supply Chain

Skuchain, NTT Data Partner on Blockchain Supply Chain Venture

Blockchain technology startup Skuchain and NTT Data Corporation have partnered to bring blockchain's benefits to supply chains.

Markets  ·  24 January 2018
Supply Chain

Shipping Blockchain: Maersk Spin-Off Aims to Commercialize Trade Platform

Global shipping giant Maersk is spinning off its blockchain work with IBM in an effort to foster collaboration between competitors.

Business  ·  16 January 2018
Banking

Where Are All the Quick Wins for Blockchain?

Was 2017 too long-term focused? Entrepreneur Tom Klein believes quick wins are what's needed to bootstrap corporate blockchains in 2018.

Business  ·  31 December 2017
Regulation

China on a Blockchain? Maybe in 2018

China may have moved to ban crypto activities in 2017, but that doesn't mean the country won't be a major player in the year ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 December 2017
Privacy

No One Should Control the Blockchain Supply Chain

Blockchain supply chains are coming to market, but they might not look the same as they were once envisioned.

Business  ·  28 December 2017
Supply Chain

Japanese Shipping Giant, IBM to Trial Blockchain in Cross-Border Trade

Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and partners including IBM are to undertake a blockchain trial aimed to streamline international trade flows.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
China

Walmart, JD.com Back Blockchain Food Tracking Effort in China

Retail giants Walmart and JD.com are among several companies backing a new blockchain effort in China focused on food safety and traceability.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
Ethereum

PetroBLOQ Becomes Latest Member of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Oil and gas supply chain management platform PetroBLOQ has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Business  ·  5 December 2017