GT Nexus

Beyond smart trucks, the next evolution of IoT logistics will see the entire supply chain linked with connected things, the Internet of Everything, and with falling costs for smart tags, pallets will talk to trailers, containers will talk to trucks and fleets could talk to fleets.

Based on stories in the business media over the last week or so, I expect four specific trends to dictate supply chain, logistics, and materials handling development in 2016.

RFID technology provides superior inventory tracking capabilities that can be used to improve process efficiencies and inventory visibility throughout the supply chain.

Cisco says the warehouse of the future will focus on automation and integration across the supply chain, and that doesn’t necessarily mean automated materials handling.

The tech world is abuzz with how the Internet of Things (IoT) will change everything - usually for the better; it could be the dawn of incredible connectivity, speed and efficiency.

U.S. e-commerce sales surged on Thanksgiving, raising questions about how many shoppers will show up for brick-and-mortar promotions on Black Friday, the traditional kickoff to the holiday season.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. topped third-quarter profit estimates and increased the low end of its annual forecast, a sign the retailer is making progress with costs and revamping its stores.

With adoption levels still low, three top industry analysts outline their reasons why every shipper should be integrating a tms, transportation management system, into their overall supply chain management efforts.

Apple reported yet another record smashing quarter today, earning $51.5 billion in revenue and $11.1 billion in net profit on blockbuster sales of 48 million iPhones and 5.7 million Macs.

Ferrari shares jumped 15 percent to $60 on its Wall Street debut yesterday after the Italian supercar maker priced its share offering at the top of the range amid heavy investor demand.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said earnings per share would decline as much as 12 percent next fiscal year due to investment in technology, higher wages and lower prices, sending its shares down more than 8 percent.

For even the most successful of global businesses, it’s not about “what have you done for me lately.” The question is “what are you going to do for me next?”

Understanding the Power of a Shared Online Network to Connect Global Partners and Achieve High Data Quality Levels: Companies need technology to efficiently manage their supply chains - particularly complex global supply chains.

ERP software helps manufacturing companies plan, schedule, orchestrate, and monitor shop floor production inside the walls of the enterprise.

Infor, a supply chain and logistics technology services and ERP software provider, said that its planned acquisition of GT Nexus, a global provider of cloud-based global commerce technology, which was announced last month, has been completed.