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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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Technology Trends For Transportation in 2023: Top 5

Abivin

More focus on Last-Mile Delivery Last-mile delivery refers to the final leg of the delivery process when packages are transported from a transportation hub to their final destination. the use of lockers and other secure delivery options for packages. Optimization is a huge trend and is expected to come to life in 2026 [4].

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How CPG Brands Can Beat Disruption with Digital Manufacturing

QAD

From toilet paper to bed sheets, fresh food items to cleaning products; the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has changed and will continue to do so. Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind.

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

Part of this will be considering better use of flexible work structures, more attractive remuneration packages, and more innovative processes and systems. Internet of Things (IoT) trends in manufacturing The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been touted as a technology which will upend the way we live, work and play.

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2021 Manufacturing Trends: Connecting Workers Will Be Key

IQMS

We have seen an uptick in manufacturers investing in either upgrading their existing machinery with the Internet of Things (IoT) sensors or buying new smart, connected machines, which will expand in 2021. billion in 2026. The mainstreaming of IoT. Trace-and-trace functionality will play a central role in delivering this proof.

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The Future of Retail Supply Chain: What’s in Store?

Logistics Bureau

While talking technology, retail companies will need plenty of it to meet the challenge of last mile distribution in 2026 and beyond. Real-time and predictive analytics will also play a vital role in processing shared data; ensuring supply chain partners have the visibility to maintain a dynamically shifting balance of demand and supply.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

But many people are not aware that last-mile deliveries are also handled by thousands of small local and regional package delivery firms. Package delivery companies are prime targets as well. If things don't change, and we continue up this progression, by 2026, we will be at 170,000 drivers short.