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Big data and supply chain logistics optimization: Illusion vs. reality

DELMIA Quintiq

But when you ask what is so disruptive about all that “big” supply chain data, everything you hear is RFID, GPS, last mile of “same day delivery”, and shipment track and trace. While the RFID tags are easy to slap on just about everything, the GPS device is still too costly to attach to every type of a container traveling around the world.

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Three Cool Technologies

Supply Chain Shaman

To address the topic, let me digress. There were two great blog posts on the topic of DDMRP on Linkedin last week. While the promise of real-time inventory data from RFID still looms large as an ideal state for the industry, it has not been practical. The recommendation is a broad-brush approach.

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13 Important Roles of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Optimization

SCMDOJO

Data analytics, among more modern topics, require extensive research to reach enlightenment on the topic. You can send a ‘ do my essay ’ request on Studyfy today to hire help with complex topics such as this one. Moving along, data analytics helps with effective demand forecasting and planning.

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IoT in Supply Chain: Start With Defining Your Problem

Talking Logistics

Internet of Things is a focus area for Kenco Innovation Labs , and in the clip below Montgomery shares some of the work they’re doing in IoT, including a project testing Bluetooth tagging technology as an alternative to RFID and another project testing the use of augmented reality in the warehouse using Microsoft HoloLens devices.

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6 Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2019

AB&R

In May, we became a member of the RAIN RFID alliance , and in June we became a GS1 US Solution Partner. We covered hot topics in 2018 such as RFID container verification , employee mustering , and RFID in the data center. 3) Compliance Labels and Tags. 3] RFID Journal, Adopting the IoT? April/May 2018. [2]

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Early ‘Internet of Things’ Pilots Proved Supply Chain Benefits of RFID Pallets

Supply Chain Network

Key to both of these pilots were RFID enabled pallets and the first project was the SCN Grocery Pilot which was carried out utilizing RFID at the pallet level for automated Distribution Centre (DC) receiving. – Sobeys tested and verified their satisfaction that technology was solid and reliable.

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Blockchain Will Eventually Make Supply Chains More Resilient

Enterra Insights

Supply chain resiliency has been a much-discussed topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a blockchain-based supply chain management, record keeping and provenance tracking is made easier as product information is accessed by embedding sensors and RFID tags. This lack of transparency can affect organizations significantly.