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News and trends that follow the latest in the Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, systems and process for warehouses and distributions centers.


Other Voices: The supply chain gets smarter with machine learning
Machine learning automates the analysis of the overwhelmingly complex and diverse data generated across the supply chain.

The Big Picture: The view from the round table
Last summer, we heard from supply chain executives from three small to mid-sized companies on the challenges faced by their organizations and how they’re addressing them.

Enterprises that wait to adopt a mobile-first strategy set to fail, report finds
Report authors concerned that 64% of survey respondents cited workplace culture as their leading obstacle to mobile transformation.

Other Voices: Staying connected to harness the potential of Industry 4.0 for warehouse operations
Warehouse-specific connectivity issues must be dealt with at a holistic level, assessing the operation in terms of physical layout as well as by kind, size and location of goods, anticipated movement of goods, mobile devices, integration of historical trending data, and other related variables.

IDTechEx research: Autonomous vehicles in fulfillment and delivery a ‘$250 billion revolution’
Suppliers following a traditional model of equipment sales should consider "a subscription platform in their business model to offer maintenance and upgrades, especially cloud-based software updates."

Report: Global next-gen supply chain market to more than double to $75 billion by 2030
Future of logistics to be driven by artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things, AR, drones, 5G and robotics.

Other Voices: Three tips for implementing intelligent packaging
Intelligent packaging technology can improve the supply chain by providing operational visibility that may not otherwise exist and the data to make better and faster decisions.

Zebra study: Record number of enterprises becoming ‘intelligent’ with growing IoT investments
Retail organizations have gained the most momentum in the last 12 months, moving from the bottom of the 2018 vertical Index rankings to the top, second only to healthcare.

Knock at the door: AI and IoT are ready for your warehouse
Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are making their initial forays into warehouse operations. The expected outcome is DCs able to respond dynamically to current supply chain conditions not pre-set rules. Look for newfound flexibility and an ability to respond to specific customer demands.

Manufacturing in the USA vs. China: AI could be the tipping point
High labor cost and quick time-to-market have driven U.S. manufacturers to be more aggressive with the adoption of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

AGVs, AMRs and picking robots to lead the automated warehouse market, worth $27B by 2025
Report estimates global warehouse automation market will more than double from $13 billion in 2018 to $27 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.7% between 2019 and 2025.

GS1 US accepting industry speaker proposals and Startup Lab applicants for GS1 Connect 2020
More than 1,200 supply chain, e-commerce and technology professionals to learn and share innovative uses of GS1 standards.

IoT: From Hype to Adoption
Five Ways Manufacturers and Distributors Are Adopting the Internet of Things

hoopo & Polymer Logistics bring IoT tracking to the supply chain
The partnership aims to increase product freshness, reduce food waste, and cut costs along the supply chain.

60 Seconds With… Don Deloach, ITA Midwest IoT Council and Rocket Wagon Venture Studios
Modern's editors sat down with Don DeLoach Co-founder and co-chair, The ITA Midwest IoT Council; co-founder and CEO of Rocket Wagon Venture Studios to talk about the Council and the importance of supply chain analytics in today's environment.

Zebra Technologies to acquire Profitect Inc.
Prescriptive analytics technology can identify a potential opportunity, generate suggested actions and send them directly to a worker’s mobile device with detailed instructions for resolution.

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On the Road Again: Three Ways Data Is Enabling Smarter Transportation Management
Transportation is evolving rapidly, thanks to supply chain technology powered by data and analytics. Digitization is driving big changes that can help meet the pace of change.

Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program gains new companies
The network gives companies access to additional resources to better create innovative automation solutions

Siemens and SAS partner to deliver AI-embedded IoT analytics for edge and cloud
Partnership to create end-to-end solution framework and accelerate adoption of machine learning and AI in Internet of Things (IoT) environments.

ProMat C-Suite Interview: Greg Conner, VP of Global Sales at Bastian Solutions
Robotics and automated guided vehicles along with artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are trending.


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