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Despite significant operating and market disruptions, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has managed to keep the beverages flowing throughout the pandemic. The secret, says Bobby Burg, is in the planning.

The advent of 5G wireless networks could pave the way for a supercharged internet of things (IoT), transforming the way logistics operations monitor equipment, track inventory, and even train employees.

Cloud-ready sensor technology enables higher volume, greater visibility and transparency, and more accountability in your fulfillment center or DC.

Ware, Gather load sensors on flying platforms, conduct automated flights through the warehouse.

“Rail Pulse” initiative could improve safety, make rail more competitive with other freight modes, partners say.

Laser-based LiDAR camera designed for applications in receiving, inventory management, and shipping, chipmaker says.

"Millimeter wave" imaging lets warehouse workers peek inside boxes to verify contents, take counts, and detect damage.

Autonomous Tally bot will count shelf inventory in 62 of the midwest chain’s 112 stores.

Improved technology and refined applications help internet of things find place in supply chain operations, firm says.

Radio-frequency identification tags can deliver inventory accuracy rates as high as 99%, but the market still doesn’t appear to be willing to pay the price.