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The State of Third Party Logistics: The Future is Already Here

GlobalTranz

The new technologies that are most likely to change the face of 3PL include mobile apps, cloud computing, Big Data, internet of things (IoT), 3D printing, driverless vehicle, drone delivery and augmented reality. The State of Third Party Logistics: Technology Innovations Driving a Service Mindset.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. And today, supply chain instability is an ongoing concern, including when it comes to logistics and warehouse management.

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How IoT and Augmented Reality in Logistics are Moving The Industry Forward

GlobalTranz

Load utilization eliminated wasted, “empty” space in freight. Lane sharing and pooling defined freight consolidation, giving rise to the power of collaboration within the supply chain. Grants enabled major logistics providers to upgrade fleets, explains Shelia Shayon of Brand Channel. The Internet of Things.

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The Digital Supply Chain Demands the Use of Smart Supply Chain Technologies

GlobalTranz

However, the digital supply chain has grown increasingly reliant on the use of “smart technologies,” such as those involved in automated data capture, analyses and the Internet of Things (IoT). However, the rise of third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) is also changing the game.

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5 More Transformative Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chains Will Focus on in 2018 to Move to the Next Level

GlobalTranz

The supply chain technology stack comprises hundreds, if not thousands, of individual technologies, and considering the growth of the Internet of things (IoT), there really is no limit to how much these transformative supply chain technologies may expand within the next 12 months. Download white paper.

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Wearable Technology in the Supply Chain: 3 Core Benefits

GlobalTranz

One of the most surprising parts of the episode showed a warehouse worker using a voice-automated picking system (see video below), and the worker would then scan the product with a scanner on the tip of his finger. Warehouses become hot in the summer and near frigid in the winter. Do you ever watch Undercover Boss?

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The Global Supply Chain is Evolving – Are you ready?

MAVES

The global supply chain is evolving every day, adding complexity to the roles of shippers and their third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Their concerns include: infrastructure, economic stability, freight and supply chain transparency, tax regulations, security, and cross border shipping details. to name a few.