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Software & Technology

The Internet of Things Industry is About to Heat Up

Sierra Wireless

Of the four stages that must be worked through before IoT becomes commonplace, we’re still only in the first one—operational efficiency.

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Supply Chain Visibility

5 Steps to Selecting the Best Supply Chain Technology Vendors

Partnering with the wrong technology vendor can have an adverse effect on your bottom line.

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Manufacturers that Embrace IIOT Are on the Path to Operational Visibility

Zebra Technologies Corp.

The key findings of a recent survey of 1,100 manufacturing executives validate high expectations for new technology, while also clarifying the significant challenges ahead.

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Sourcing & Procurement

Lack of Mobility Holds Back Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation

Mobility represents just as large of an opportunity for industrial organizations as it does for front-runners in other sectors such as Uber, Apple and Microsoft.

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Software Solutions

Why the Latest Mobile Devices Aren’t Always the Greatest for Data Capture

Enterprises across different industries don’t necessarily need to use cutting-edge mobile data capture technology to start transforming and modernizing their business operations.

Samuel Mueller

ClearMetal Secures $9 Million in Funding for AI Operating System Expansion

The global logistics market, set to reach $15.5 trillion by 2023, is filled with challenges that require AI-driven data canonicalization and predictive insights.

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Emerging Technologies

Descartes Certified for Single Window Initiative by CBSA

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes is now the only service provider that has been certified to submit commercial import data for the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) Single Window Initiative.

Risk/Compliance

Shipping Restrictions Waived for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief

The waiver suspends a law, known as the Jones Act, which limits the number of ships that can be sent to Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, and thus the amount of relief supplies that have come in since the hurricane.

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Risk/Compliance

The Risk of Ignoring Risk

Risk management is generally thought of as a buyer initiative. But as recent high-profile bankruptcy filings have brought to light, it is imperative that suppliers monitor and manage their risk as well, because the impact is far reaching.

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UN Aviation Group to Consider Global Drone Guidelines

The aviation arm of the United Nations is sponsoring a two-day event in Montreal, where participants will gather to meet about the booming drone industry.

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Emerging Technologies

Using Data Intelligence to Combat Container Carbon Emissions

Whereas a coat of paint is a short-term patch, data intelligence applied to the global supply chain is a long-term win for shippers, service providers, consumers and the environment.

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Emerging Technologies

Knocking Down Data Silos through Service Relationship Management

Service relationship management is helping companies understand how big data can deliver real business value.

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