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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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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. The Internet of Things (IoT) is driving interest in the market.

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Towards Successful Digital Transformation – Separating the hype from reality

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Futuristic road transportation technology with digital data transfer graphic showing concept of traffic big data analytic and internet of things. trillion worth of societal benefits as a result of digital transformation of the industry till 2025. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), there is USD 1.5 Dr. Shereen Nassar.

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LTL Tracking and Monitoring Technologies

Freightera

What goes into making sure your shipment is visible and gets where it needs to It would be foolish for any freight professional to ignore the advancements in technology. Internet of Things (IoT) Devices IoT devices have become instrumental in LTL shipping by enabling seamless communication between cargo, vehicles, and logistics networks.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

According to PLS Logistics , global companies will install procurement managers in China for entire organizations by 2025. The need for more raw materials is echoed by Nishith Rastogi of Entrepreneur Media as more products are tossed out in favor of the next best thing. Globalization Will Become More Important in Everyday Decisions.

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What Are the Trends in Last Mile Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Also, same-day delivery will reach a 25-percent market share by 2025. Up to 84 percent of global freight spend on trucking costs, including fuel, labor, technology and asset tracking, amounting to more than $800 in the industry. By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35

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Trends 2019: Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

Adrian Gonzalez ( @talkinlogistics ), President of Adelante SCM, writes, “One of the things that defines supply chain management today is the rapid pace of change across all dimensions — competitive landscape, regulations, technology, and many more. ” The Internet of Things is also expected to grow. ”[1].