Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

Machine-to-Machine/IoT Telemetry Brings Heightened Visibility to Cargo Movement

August 25, 2016

Currently, containers, ships and other intermodal transport assets such as chassis and gensets are mainly what we call "dark, dumb and disconnected." What this means is that we really don't know much about them. They are not self-aware, we can't see them, and they can't tell us about their actions and status.

Big Data Has Big Contribution to Make to Food Industry

August 23, 2016

McKinsey

Advanced analytics opens vast untapped potential for farmers, investors, and emerging economies to reduce the cost of goods sold.

Why the Last Mile is a First Priority for Today's Retailers

August 19, 2016

Kees Jacobs & Sundip Naik of Capgemini

The "last mile" is a telecom term for delivering telephone, cable or internet services to the customer's location. With the most connections to make, it's the bottleneck of the system. It's also the most expensive and difficult to upgrade.

The New Kids on the Supply Chain Block

August 18, 2016

Larry O'Brien, VP of UK & Ireland, Every Angle

The discrete manufacturing industry is entering a new era. Major technological advancements have inspired innovations right through the supply chain, from robotics to 3D printing, automation to autonomous cars. This has exponentially expanded the choices available to consumers, both in the range and selection of products and sellers, but also in their ability to dictate when and where they purchase and receive their goods. The customer is now in charge.

Manufacturers to Invest 5 Percent of Annual Revenue in Digital Solutions Over Next Five Years, Study Says

August 17, 2016

PwC

Behind the scenes of the world's leading industrial products companies, a profound digital transformation is now underway. The industrial manufacturing sector is no exception. Companies are digitizing essential functions within their internal vertical value chain, as well as with their horizontal partners along the supply chain. In addition, they are enhancing their product portfolio with digital functionalities and introducing innovative, data-based services.

UK Vendors View Internet of Things as Positive Factor in Customer Relationships

August 12, 2016

Zyme

Seventy-eight percent of UK vendors expect the Internet of Things to have a significant impact on their ability to gather customer insights data across the supply chain. Many go so far as to say that it will also change the way they think and operate as an organisation.

'Smart' Technology Enhances Operational Excellence in Manufacturing, Study Says

August 12, 2016

UPS

Traditional Lean and Six Sigma practices are insufficient to address the complexities of modern industrial manufacturing, and companies are turning to "smart operations," which use pervasive data collection, advanced analytics, technology investments and deeper collaboration with partners to prepare their value streams for the next industrial revolution.

Barcoding, Inc. Launches Active Asset Tracker

August 9, 2016

Barcoding, Inc.

Barcoding, Inc. has launched its Active Asset Tracker (AAT). The tool draws on the internet of things and Bluetooth Low Energy beacons to provide companies with near-real-time visibility of physical inventory.

Lessons Learned from Employing IoT in Transportation, Other Industries

August 5, 2016

Computerworld

ARI Fleet Management manages 1.2 million things with wheels across North America and Europe, from telephone company trucks to corporate vehicles to railroad maintenance trucks.

IoT Technology Much More Secure Than Ever Before

August 4, 2016

Industry Week

When it comes to security, IoT technology can cut both ways. It can, for instance, protect against terrorist attacks and shootings.

Data Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for big data, blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) and their impact on supply chain management. Big data describes the large volume of data that inundates a business on a day-to-day basis and can be analyzed for strategic business insights. IoT is the means that collects and sends data from a range of “things” — anything from watches to fridges to cars — that are connected to the internet with sensors or computer chips. Learn how companies around the world are using big data, blockchain and IoT for supply chain optimization and competitive advantage.