The countdown is on. Europe’s latest regulation aimed at ensuring even greater data privacy protection for all EU citizens comes into effect May 25, 2018. But global companies doing business in Europe and with Europeans are still struggling to define their compliance strategy and develop an approach to avoid the hefty fines for data security…
Walk the cavernous halls of this year’s Mobile World Conference and all sorts of sexy devices catch your eye. Sure, there are new, glitzy smartphones, lots of them, like every year. But there are also all these Internet of Things waiting to be noticed–a flying taxi, drones, all sorts of augmented reality demonstrations, eye blink…
Smart manufacturing is coming, and those wanting to realize benefits sooner may find directional guidance through the use of digital twins. Digital twins may help manufacturers cross the Internet of Things divide, and allow manufacturers to innovate supply chain practices, monitor remote assets and improve overall decision-making, according to ABI Research. These virtual models of…
For many kilometers, I walked alongside a rail construction project that will influence the way goods and people move around Central Asia. It was September 2017, and crews were finishing up the last details, getting the BTK Railway ready for the October opening. The 840-kilometer passenger and cargo rail line, financially funded by Azerbaijan and…
The aerospace industry is poised to be a significant user of 3D-printed parts in the next 10 years, according to a recent ABI Research report. Source: PIxabay The trend in this direction is taking root now as the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) greenlight more 3D-printed parts that…
Blockchain, chatbots. and digitization are gaining more traction, and soon could cause disruption in the way companies integrate supply chain data, interact with customers and think about their business strategy. Image courtesy: eft The latest Supply Chain Hot Trends report from eft Supply Chain and Logistics Business Intelligence notes that these areas are winning greater…
Cyber attacks are no longer limited to front office interactions with individual customers. The amount of data now integrated into smart products, manufacturing equipment and other machines that keep operations running is a sweet temptation for hackers. The threat of a cyber-attack and potential fallout after a security breach poses new risks manufacturers should consider…
Just when you were getting the hang of managing complex global supply chains, the world went and changed itself. In a few short months, conversations about interdependent economies linked with flexible, agile, and resilient supply chain and logistics practices have shifted to nationalistic, protectionist-centered debates that could sideswipe business operations in the not too far…
Driverless cars have already gotten component suppliers re-evaluating their product designs and functionality. However, it’s the growing global trend of shared mobility that will spark another significant product design rethink. EZ10 driverless shuttle from EasyMile A recent ABI Research report predicts that trends toward shared mobility will transform the vehicle interior, and as result, compel…
The logistics industry is taking a page from the tech sector when it comes to innovating operational and process improvement. Logistics providers, customers, and startups are teaming up and forming cross-industry accelerator programs to pilot new technology and up the competitive shipping game. Shipping giant Maersk, working with telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson, is collaborating…