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IOT for Supply Chain Tracking

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. The cost of internet-connected devices has also dropped significantly making IIoT solutions more affordable at scale.

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IoT Benefits for Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

Many experts believe the Internet of Things (IoT) is poised to revolutionize supply chain operations. The Thomas staff reports, discrete manufacturing accounts for the largest proportion of IIoT spending. ” Today’s customers expect to know when their purchased products will be delivered. ”[5].

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How VR, 3D Printing & Predictive Analytics in the IOT are Currently Powering the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

So, let’s take a look at how our predictions for the first four manufacturing technology trends (Predictive analytics, 3D Printing, and VR) to watch for in 2016 stacked up. Predictive Analytics Became Commonplace to Manufacturing. billion by 2021. Connected Products Are Increasing in Number.

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You Can’t Spell Agriculture without AI

Enterra Insights

”[1] They ask, “Can smart systems, services and the Internet of Things (IoT) seed a much-needed wave of innovation and technology adoption in the farming arena?” ” The answer to that question should be “yes”; however, no transition from one era to the next comes without cost. Footnotes. [1]

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Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

Supply Chain Shaman

COVID-19 drove a cancellation, but I hope to host the event again in 2021 in Franklin, TN. Demand latency is the time from channel purchase to order receipt.) Underneath the technology market in advanced analytics is the move from planning to decision support. Here I share these insights. Rising Complexity.

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Real-Time Transportation Visibility: 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant Results Revealed

CH Robinson Transportfolio

While the industry has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time, the current environment is accelerating the need for supply chain leaders to invest in technology solutions like visibility, artificial intelligence (AI), and predictive analytics to drive better resilience, agility, and performance.

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

There’s also an increased expectation that demand can be anticipated by the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and tracking of customer trends. According to this Deloitte report, transportation challenges are likely to continue through 2022 , and new strategies will need to be adopted to lessen the impact.