Internet of Things

As the volume of shipments continues to grow, logistics companies need technology that helps them move packages and cargo safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Study reveals two primary paths: “Efficiency experts” who use digital technologies to boost speed and cut costs, and “revenue re-inventors” leverage digitalization to open new markets.

Partnership, collaboration, and technology investment crucial for growth opportunities, finds Frost & Sullivan’s Industrial Automation and Process Control team.

The rate of change is picking up in the maintenance of automated materials handling systems. Now is a good time to become familiar with solutions ranging from computerized maintenance management systems to augmented reality.

Taking advantage of a scalable Internet of Things architecture, Honeywell’s Connected Freight solution featuring Intel's Connected Logistics Platform consists of cost-effective sensors that can be attached to packages or individual assets.

Over the coming years, IoT, Big Data, and mobile devices/applications should all play a larger role in helping companies create streamlined, end-to-end supply chains that span the globe, whether they’re operating in mature markets or emerging economies, these firms will continue to rely on technology that helps improve their operations and bring them closer to their customers.

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

With less need for fixed infrastructure and the ability to work collaboratively with humans to scale up output, robotic solutions are less costly and more flexible to dynamic e-commerce fulfillment needs than the automation of the past.

The new breed of intelligent machines that are core to Industry 4.0 will eliminate waste in supply chains and enable new business models, but industry also needs to think about how smart machines will disrupt jobs, said Markus Lorenz, partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group, Tuesday’s keynote presenter.

To gain a deeper understanding of retailers’ focus, concerns and investment plans, Zebra conducted a global research study across a wide spectrum of retail segments, including: specialty stores, department stores, apparel merchants, supermarkets, electronics, home improvement and drugstore chains.

Nearly 70% of retail decision makers surveyed are ready to make changes to adopt the Internet of Things (IoT), and 65% plan to invest in automation technologies for inventory management and planogram compliance by 2021.

Report identifies increased adoption of goods-to-person technology as growth driver.

Enterprise technology providers to collaborate on Internet of Things solutions to increase inventory visibility, track assets and improve supply chain efficiency.

Roambee joins forces with T-Systems to lead the global smart logistics and asset monitoring market, together, employing an “on-demand” pay-per-use business model, the two companies are delivering an end-to-end solution featuring real time visibility, tracking, and condition monitoring of shipments and assets both in-transit and in-field.

The biggest obstacle to being ready for the IoT is mindset - businesses need to think beyond their traditional roles in order to thrive when the IoT arrives in full force.