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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: Distribution center boom and a perfect storm of labor disruption
Supply chain organizations must make it a priority to build a resilient talent acquisition team that can weather turbulence and help sustain a positive bottom line.

Other Voices: Distribution center metrics – Are we looking at the right things?
Just because maintenance processes and procedures are in place, it doesn't mean they are relevant or providing any value.

Incedo partners with IBM to develop enterprise-scale IoT solutions
Partnership gives Incedo access to cognitive power of the IBM Watson IoT platform for industry solutions.

Zebra study: Half of manufacturers globally to adopt wearable tech by 2022
Majority of surveyed manufacturers to embrace Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to improve quality and operational visibility.

OMAC features efforts to advance Industrial Internet of Things at Pack Expo
The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) will be showcasing automation standard initiatives at Pack Expo Las Vegas (September 25-27; Las Vegas Convention Center) that are helping to advance the Industrial Internet of Things and improve packaging efficiency.

I.D. Systems to acquire Keytroller
Leading provider of mobile asset management technology acquires maker of electronic products for managing forklifts, construction vehicles, and other industrial equipment.

A3 fall conferences to offer insight into latest automation, strategies and networking
Conferences will provide in-depth training in robot safety, motion control, vision systems and collaborative robots to spur manufacturing growth and the creation of entirely new categories of jobs.

New report examines impact of artificial intelligence on manufacturing
Partnership, collaboration, and technology investment crucial for growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan’s Industrial Automation and Process Control team.

ADSI, Agile Network and Pantechnik merge, form Logistyx Technologies
Kevin V. Cox, former Agile Network CEO, helms new transportation management execution company, which shipped more than two billion parcels with 5,000 carriers in 2016.

APICS to update industry recognized SCOR model in its 20th year
The newest version of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model will address supply chain evolution.

JDA releases Digital Supply Chain For Dummies book
Third ‘For Dummies’ book from JDA offers five steps for tackling supply chain digitalization, including leveraging virtual reality, IoT and advanced analytics.

University of Tennessee study assesses impact of five technologies on the supply chain
Robotics tops the list of most likely disruptors in next five years, 3D printing considered least viable in the short term.

Other Voices: Top 3 supply chain trends for proactive improvement
Traceability and connectivity are critical for the digital transformation, even as the physical supply chain footprint continues to expand.

Keynote panel confirms digital supply chain shift seen in new MHI study
Wednesday’s keynote panelists agreed it is time to embrace the shift to digital supply chains seen in MHI’s latest annual industry report, titled “Next-Generation Supply Chains: Digital, On-Demand and Always-On.”

TECSYS extends RFID Kanban solution to multiple industries
At a Tuesday press conference, supply chain management software company TECSYS (Booth S3462) announced it is extending its radio frequency identification (RFID)-based Kanban inventory replenishment solution.

Deloitte study outlines manufacturer preparedness for cyber threats
Study suggests the fourth industrial revolution brings cyber risks for connected, smart manufacturers and digital supply networks who may not be prepared.

Zebra study: Seven in 10 retailers to invest in IoT technologies by 2021
Smart technologies to provide shoppers with new levels of personalization, speed and convenience.

Global warehouse management IoT market to reach $19.06 billion by 2025
Report identifies increased adoption of goods-to-person technology as growth driver.

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