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The Internet of Things and the Retail Industry

C3 Solutions

From a term that came into use in 2009, the Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long way in 10 years. It refers to the ecosystem of physical objects that are connected to the Internet and use it to communicate. The Internet of Things Explained. The Internet of Things Explained.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

This growing movement of such hyperconnectivity is known as the Hyperconnected Era or often referred to now as “The Internet of Things.” The application of the Internet of Things (IoT) along with cloud-based GPS will make it possible to keep track of individual items and their conditions.

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Technology Can Help Feed the World, Part 2

Enterra Insights

As explained below, the Internet of things (IoT) will provide a central nervous system for the agricultural industry and cognitive computing will provide its brains. Internet of Things and Cloud Computing. Just as importantly, they can communicate with users in plain language. 5] The agricultural industry is no exception.

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A time of transition: 3 key trends for oil & gas in 2018

DELMIA Quintiq

Capacity Additions, Retirements, and Changes by Energy Source, 2009 (US Energy Information Administration). ” CONCLUSION. In the coming years, there will be more synergy between operators and service providers looking to move in a more environmentally friendly direction and unlock new revenue streams.

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Measuring Up?

Supply Chain Shaman

The analysis is for two time periods: 2006-2015 and 2009-2015. Sit back and listen as companies share insights on the adoption of robotics, the Internet of Things, 3D printing, manless vehicles, new forms of analytics, and the emergence of new business models like Alibaba, Amazon, and Uber. Resiliency. New Business Models.

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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

The years from 2007 through 2009 were notable for their economic volatility, reflected not only in the global economic recession but also the instability of customer demand and rapid movement in raw material, fuel, and commodity prices. By Maha Muzumdar. Original version published in APICS Extra , July 2010.

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Carter’s: A Story of Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. (As Companies passing these two tests are then analyzed against the performance factors for 2009-2015: Growth. In the period of 2009-2015, Carter’s drove significant improvement in operating margin. Operating Margin.