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How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain

Savi

Many companies are already leveraging the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) to turn orders around in a day, deliver customized orders and replenish stocks in short order. Driver Shortages: It is estimated that by 2026, the industry will be short 175,000 drivers.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

It is forecasted that by 2026, demand will mainly be linked to the rise in clean energy technology, in particular for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets –– critical components for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as wind turbines. Ali, 2014) making it difficult for monitors to distinguish the impact of a REE from the rest of the ore.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

If things don't change, and we continue up this progression, by 2026, we will be at 170,000 drivers short. A 2014 study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte projected that employment in manufacturing and warehousing would fall a 2 to 3.5 The need for automation is undeniable.