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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse and DC operations can involve hundreds of suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers, each with their own network and security protocols. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and other connected devices has created new opportunities for cyberattacks. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply chain talent is primarily coming from North America and Europe, but these are the continents that represent the lowest levels of growth for supply chain 2020 (see figure 1). Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. Internet of Things As an Enabler.

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The Smart Factory, Industrie 4.0, and Supply Chain Optimization

Logistics Viewpoints

In North America, the Internet of Things (IoT) is getting a great deal of attention. In one definition of the term “Internet of Things,” almost all objects have sensors, connectivity to a broader environment, and intelligence. Objects can be […].

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State of Logistics Outsourcing: Plenty of Room for Growth as Shipper Dissatisfaction & Technology Expectations Increase

GlobalTranz

The year on year increase in customer dissatisfaction of logistics outsourcing has pushed many players into a defensive corner. The industry is going through a quiet revolution, which makes it an exciting time to be in the logistics outsourcing business. Cautious Optimism Abound in the Logistics Outsourcing Outlook.

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How a digital transformation can maximize the value of your meat supply chain

DELMIA Quintiq

While advanced innovations and developments like the Internet of Things (IoT) reach each industry and change the way we work together, the requirement for business transformation is rising. The meat supply chain is long and complex, starting from farm to processing to packaging and logistics, right up to retail and catering.

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Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

There is an active group in Europe and North America. Port infrastructure and logistics capacity are growing issues. If companies use streaming data through Internet of Things to drive replenishment, do we need customer orders? July 16th in North America (current thinking is Charlotte or Chicago.

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HWI Unleashes Continuous Innovation

Logistics Viewpoints

Run” will include using the platform for inventory optimization and to support interesting internet-of-things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) projects. They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.