Many supply chain organizations are imprisoned by legacy systems generally have invested in those systems at a level sufficient to keep them running, but insufficient for supporting strategic growth. Further complicating matters, companies saddled with decades-old systems cannot easily replace them. Legacy hardware and software platforms often form the bedrock of their procurement and supply…
BOSTON – Rethink Robotics today announced the release of Intera® 5.2, an expansion of its first-of-its-kind Intera software platform that provides critical data insights to manufacturers in real time. Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer gives operators and line managers valuable data at a glance, including metrics such as cycle time, part count, speed and force – data that has never…
Wayne, PA– –Elemica, the leading Business Network for the process industries, and DHL Resilience360, a leading cloud-based supply chain risk management platform, have partnered to build a new solution providing unprecedented insight into risk events and their impact on increasingly complex supply chains. “Complex global supply chains need to know where potential risks lie that may affect their bottom…
It’s not uncommon today to see an empty store shelf when shopping. As a consumer, this can be a frustrating experience, especially if the item you need is out of stock. And from a supply chain perspective, an empty shelf is even more alarming, as it represents lost revenue – for both the retailer and…
Digital technology is revolutionizing supply chain management, driving significant innovation. Machine learning is a concept that has been around for decades, but lately has taken on new meaning as the industry has seen massive advancements in computing power and memory. This blog series will examine how machine learning is being applied to solve some of…
Research Brief explains power of Smart Contracts, outlines Supply Chain Case Studies while also highlighting challenges and offering an Implementation Roadmap
Los Gatos, Calif. — GrandCanals, the market leader in analytics-driven fulfillment, today announced the immediate availability of the Fulfillment Intelligence Cloud for 3PLs. The solution is the first purpose-built analytics platform that helps third-party logistics (3PLs) providers manage and optimize their fulfillment and shipping across all modes, including small-parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, airfreight, and ocean. Further, 3PLs…
It’s all about story. It always has been and always will be. Without good plot and relatable, compelling characters, stories cannot succeed critically or commercially. Display technology is a critical component of successful storytelling, so in some sense display makers are really story tellers. Further, the evolution of storytelling has changed and informed the business…
Today, electronics OEMs have a place in just about every type of market—as different products integrate electronics. Now, with smart packaging, these same organizations have an opportunity to help customers develop new markets and services, and even help brands stay relevant in a variety fast moving consumer markets. Major brands in the food and beverage,…
According to Digi-Capital’s latest forecast, augmented reality (AR) will constitute an $83 billion market by 2021. While a good chunk of that may go to popular games in the mode of Pokémon GO, AR also can also serve wholly practical purposes and improve logistics. Among the items covered in the Tech Trends 2017: The Kinetic…