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INTERNET OF THINGS
“Eye” in the sky: IoT powers vaccine delivery blitz
Charged with transporting rush shipments of Covid-19 vaccines around the globe, logistics service providers turned to the latest internet of things (IoT) tools to monitor and safeguard their lifesaving cargo.
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THOUGHT LEADER
Staying on trend: interview with Torsten Mueller
As the omnichannel revolution sweeps through the retail world, fashion brand Levi Strauss is embarking on bold new initiatives to keep up with the times. It’s Torsten Mueller’s job to ensure Levi’s has the right supply chain foundation in place to support them.
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FourKites, Zebra Technologies expand partnership
Zebra to resell FourKites’ Dynamic Yard and real-time visibility platform as part of its suite of asset visibility solutions.
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TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSTRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Transportation software gets “social”
No longer a stand-alone tool for routing and carrier selection, the TMS is fast becoming a central communications hub whose spokes extend deep into the supply chain ecosystem. That’s good news for shippers.
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IN PERSON
InPerson Interview: Raj Patel of Blue Yonder
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Raj Patel, senior director global 3PL industry strategy for Blue Yonder, discusses the software market, digitalization, and the impact of new technologies.
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APPLICATION
Preventing injury one “bend and lift” at a time
Small wearable sensors help 3PL reduce employees’ hazardous movements by 22%.
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Oracle enhances procurement suite
Software updates address the expanding role of the procurement pro, helping control costs, manage supplier risk, and enforce compliance spending, enterprise software vendor says.
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Peak Technologies acquires data-collection solutions provider DBK Concepts
Deal adds in-house service and repair capabilities; marks fourth add-on acquisition backed by private equity firm Sole Source Capital.
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