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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Do they have a proven ROI?

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2021 Supply Chain Technology Trends to Watch

Logistics Viewpoints

There are some young supply chain technologies that are getting a lot of buzz. But how mature are these technologies? There are also promising technologies that we expect will deliver great value. Finally, there are technologies that do generate value that few people have heard of. Are they worth piloting?

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WMS and eCommerce: How to Use Supply Chain Technology to a Competitive Advantage

GlobalTranz

The application of supply chain technology is essential to maintaining a competitive advantage in the height of eCommerce growth. Warehouse Managers need to understand the challenges of maintaining a competitive advantage, how technology can help, and a few best practices in leveraging technology.

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

GlobalTranz

Warehouse Management. Warehouse management of the IoT is built the same principles of overall IoT-based supply chain management. Meanwhile, the same technology for monitoring can be deployed to indicate potential problems in the warehouse, such as injured workers or damaged or contaminated food contents.

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The Digital Supply Chain Demands the Use of Smart Supply Chain Technologies

GlobalTranz

In addition, these technologies can introduce a new level of visibility and improve overall operations, asserts The Manufacturer magazine. Deploying Smart Supply Chain Technologies. Smart technology is ineffective when not deployed across all operations. The Big Picture.

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Profitably Delivering eCommerce with Consumer-Centric Priorities

Logistics Viewpoints

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Every day, retailers and manufacturers are challenged to balance ambitious customer service promises with profit margin protection. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing.

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Supply Chain Investments Represent a Significant Portion of Total VC Investing

Logistics Viewpoints

Following a downturn in VC investing, VC funding is flowing back into startups while strategic buyers are buying young supply chain firms with promising technology. Supply chain technology vendors and technology-based third-party logistics firms received VC investments totaling $15.4 billion in 2024.