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3 Logistics Technology Trends in 2016: Automation Leads the Way

GlobalTranz

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process. Then, Amazon purchased Kiva , and they vanished.

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6 Transportation Management Trends for 2016

GlobalTranz

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. For example, a given trucker who drives beyond the hours of service in the ELD could incur stiff penalties and fines from oversight agencies. Previously, rates were determined by freight classification.

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Robots, Robots, and More Warehouse Robots!

Logistics Viewpoints

Happy Hour Started at 4 PM at the Locus Robotics Booth at MODEX The last MODEX show I went to was in 2016. MODEX 2016 had 800 exhibits and 25,000 attendees. In 2016, I only remember three robotic firms at the show – Locus Robotics, 6 River Systems, and Fetch Robotics. In 2016, the Locus style bots were not yet proven.

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The 2016 State of Manufacturing Industry Trends: E-Commerce, Robotics, & Analytics

GlobalTranz

At the onset of 2016, we identified key trends to watch for in manufacturing, and as the year draws to a close, it’s time for an evaluation of our predictions to discover the state of manufacturing. Since e-commerce can be best analyzed by reviewing Cyber Monday 2016, consider the record-breaking sales achieved.

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10 Controversial Freight Predictions for 2016

Freightos

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. There’s been several great predictions for logistics in 2016. Well, that’s China’s 2016 prediction. 2016 will continue to be a busy year of consolidation. The best recent example? Take for example, freight tracking technology.

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The 4 Big Manufacturing Technology Trends to Rule the Land in 2016

GlobalTranz

In this first post of a two-part series, we will expand beyond our 6 general manufacturing trends we predicted would shape 2016 to now laser focus on the manufacturing technology trends that will impact manufacturers in 2016. 4 Core Manufacturing Technology Trends for 2016. This goes back to using predictive analytics.

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Five Key Takeaways From JOC’s TPM 2016

Freightos

Five Key Takeaways From TPM 2016. Transpacific Shipping in 2016. CEVA gave as example, that the traditional Chinese New Year gift cards have gone online. It should – this is a perfect example of the Prisoner’s Dilemma. The post Five Key Takeaways From JOC’s TPM 2016 appeared first on Freightos.