Supply Chain Insights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Will wearables, voice, internet of things, and robotics redefine warehouse management to reduce costs to pick goods by 30-40%? Or join the pre- and post-event webinars to hear what other supply chain leaders think: Pre-event webinar: Global Summit Preview. Post-event webinar: Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Small shipping companies have grown into larger third-party logistics providers , and warehouse management has become more focused on efficiency and accuracy instead of quantity of shipments. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS). Understanding Warehouse Management Systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The technology shifts are many: internet of things, mobility, analytics for social and unstructured data, cognitive learning, cloud-based software, canonical integration in B2B networks, e-commerce, and digital images. To help you, we are working on a series of webinars and research projects. This is the goal of this blog post.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

The Internet of Things. This may seem like an opportune time for logistics providers, but it hints at the successes of another trend seen in 2016, greater use of the Internet of Things (IoT).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The decision by Amazon will result in increased development of robots for use in logistics and other functions in warehouses such as packing and picking. The market is ready for the use of logistics robots to work in conjunction with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also known as industry 4.0.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. Previous Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing. Growth of the Industrial Internet of Things Continues.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 8, 2017

This includes billing, generation of bills of lading, compliance reports and even movements throughout a factory or warehouse floor. Additive manufacturing may be handled manually, but automating this process is as simple as turning on the power and connecting to the Internet of Things (IoT).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2017

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). Similarly, automated systems in warehouses can reduce the problems caused by labor shortages, as explained by Supply Chain Dive.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It would lead to an insinuation of a warehouse full of product. This surge will spike with the introduction of carrier- and third-party logistics provider-specific apps, which will integrate with an existing company’s warehouse management system, transportation management system, enterprise resource planning system, and other legacy systems.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 13, 2016

The Internet of Things Will Increase and Benefit Real Time Inventory Management. From RFID sensors to large-scale monitoring of employee actions, the Internet of Things (IoT) will become more prevalent as more smart devices come online.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

In other words, robots will gain new movements, capable of picking items from shelves in warehouses and storefronts. Traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) lacked integration with other systems. Across the spectrum, robotics will become more versatile and accessible. User Preferences Will Enhance Mobile Management Systems.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 4, 2017

These questions reflect why technology and effective transportation management, including the use of a transportation management system (TMS) and the Internet of Things (IoT), is key to the efficient execution of last mile delivery and service. Use a TMS That Handles Last Mile Demands Too. Technology must function 24/7.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

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. In fact, to the techno-savvy optimists who see a bright future for the industry, the future is already here.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 1, 2016

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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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

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.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. When the Internet first arrived, the idea of waiting for an extended period to receive a product was great, asserts Gordon Hellberg of Material Handling and Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is no longer the newest kid on the block. Logistics providers need to know when products will be available, and warehouses must send information back to the manufacturer to ensure supply and demand fluctuations are easily met. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2017

More importantly, modern TMSs can be integrated within existing ERP or warehouse management systems to provide greater visibility and accuracy in inventory control. Modern TMSs can connect to the Internet of Things (IoT) to help society define and correct issues as they arise. This is where a TMS can have additional benefits.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 20, 2016

On Tuesday, I will co-present on a webinar with a supply chain leader that used Hadoop to maximize warehouse management effectiveness. I believe that the use of open source analytics in combination with new forms of prescriptive and cognitive analytics may make current decision support tools obsolete. New Business Models.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) Has been discussed at length in terms of how it impacts visibility and communication in the supply chain. Effective distribution management is not simply knowing where a product is in a warehouse and sending it out. New Connected Technologies Are the Focus of Shippers and Carriers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2019

In parallel, three more raised their hands to speak on robotic automation in their warehouses focused on the redefinition of channel fulfillment. Meanwhile, warehouse robotics is staging a market shift. For more on Supply Chain Excellence, and which compan ies are doing well, join our Supply Chains to Admire Webinar.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Supply chain practitioners must embrace newer fundamentals, such as the use of social media, the Internet of Things, easy-to-implement supply chain management tools, and software-as-a-service systems. For example, a company who has difficulty in implementing a new warehouse management system may feel lost.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 21, 2016

Bluetooth technologies seem to predate the use of the Internet of things (IoT) in society. Even in applications of the IoT, Bluetooth technologies could automatically be detected within a warehouse, shipment or container, triggering the automatic updating of information within the respective transportation management system.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Manufacturers will integrate e-commerce systems with IoT (Internet of Things) initiatives. The growth of the Industrial Internet of Things has increased the number of opportunities for hackers to try and steal some trade secrets and intellectual property through a coordinated series of attacks.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

Some of the technologies that are likely to transform the market in the near future include 3D printing, internet of things (IoT), drone delivery, driverless vehicle and augmented reality. Technology has always been the driving force behind the growth of the 3PL industry.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

When applied to the supply chain, this is the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Meanwhile, communication distances of more than 200 feet are ideal for increasing visibility in warehouse operations. However, these devices are not only monitoring and reporting on events; they are responding to events in real time.

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DynaSys

JUNE 1, 2021

We will be following these blogs with a three part webinar series in June to dive into these topics in more detail. Today’s technology rich world gives us things like industry 4.0, Your customer needs the products on the shelves (or in the online warehouse) when their customers, the consumer want to purchase them. Register now!

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BlueYonder

MARCH 9, 2017

To learn more, download the Digital Transformation: The Planning Challenge report , view the infographic or register to attend the SCM World webinar on Tuesday, March 21, where SCM World’s Kevin O’Marah and I will be discussing practical approaches to tackling disruptive technologies at the C-suite.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I believed that companies would use large data warehouses for storage, and new forms of collaborative applications and decision support would evolve to drive B2B connectivity. On January 11th, at 10:00 EST, we will host a webinar as a call to action for participants in the pilots. This could be a blog post all in itself.).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Automation and robotics are leading the charge, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is adding to the mountain of data being collected and analyzed for insights and better operations. For example, a pair of glasses might populate product picking information to laborers in a warehouse. Consider this example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

When someone selects an item, the display calculates the most efficient path through the warehouse, guides that person to the package, scans it as ‘picked’ into the Warehouse Management System, and immediately directs the picker to the next closest package. But what does Artificial Intelligence mean in the supply chain?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Fortunately, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and fully integrated supply chain systems have the potential to meet these demands, and e-commerce will effectively change supply chain management forever. Warehouse managers used to oversee somewhat reasonable-sized warehouses that were separated by channel.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2016

The Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally responsible for the ability to generate all of this data. For example, a warehouse management system that is not currently connected to the other warehouses in the network cannot accurately generate a demand forecast for a given time period.

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TrackVia

MARCH 20, 2024

It allows technicians to retrieve essential information on-the-go, such as customer history, which can inform personalized service strategies; equipment manuals, which can aid in faster troubleshooting; and real-time inventory levels , which can prevent unnecessary trips back to the warehouse. Why data accuracy matters.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Strategic Logistics: 8 Steps to Controlling Inventory Flow & Driving Warehouse Efficiency. Furthermore, some data may be of minimal use without comparison to and identification of trends and collaborations between data from other transactions within a given warehouse or transportation system.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 2, 2016

At the same time, machines-to-machine connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT platform) is increasing the value of data companies have to analyze. For example, a logistics provider will be able to identify potential problems immediately within a given warehouse before the truck arrives.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 14, 2016

In short, the Internet of Things is, well, all of the things connected to and by the Internet. Of course, many of these things have long been connected to the Internet – the phones, the computers, the alarm system. The IoT is connecting the warehouse and retail space as well as the office.

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