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The Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics: Where Are We & Where Are We Going?

GlobalTranz

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. Where Is the Industrial Internet of Things Taking Us? The answer is simple. The Big Picture.

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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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15 Improvements by the Deployment of The Internet of Things in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The list of relevant applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) era technology across multiple industries and market segments continues to grow. 11 Improvements by the Deployment of the Internet of Things in the Supply Chain. Ability for Decision Making in the Internet of Things Supply Chain.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

One challenge for technology is how best to implement the Internet of Things (IoT) to achieve operational goals such as reducing costs, improving efficiency, increasing safety, supporting compliance, and pushing product innovation. Investing in a third-party logistics partner can help you reduce your excess shipping costs.

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Why Workforce Productivity for Third Party Logistics and Wholesale Distribution Can’t Just be an Operational Issue Any Longer – Part 1 of 3

BlueYonder

New practices have been proven by leading distribution and logistics providers that can reduce payroll costs by at least 5 percent, while increasing productivity and improving employee retention (source: JDA Value Engineering). The Importance of Warehouse Workforce Management for 3PLs and Wholesale Distribution.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The graph approach enables taxonomy flexibility, but I find clients confused about defining a digital strategy for planning. Supply Chain 4.0. For McKinsey, the moniker is synonymous with supply chain 4.0. What is supply chain 4.0?