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Logistics companies turn to “cognitive technologies,” Deloitte says
Survey shows 80% of executives plan investments in data-driven decision making, but smaller firms lag behind.
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Supply Chain IT
INBOUND
Tech firm cleans up its language
Jaggaer pledges to end use of insensitive terms in company communications.
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THOUGHT LEADERS
Growing up … and up and up: interview with Sam Bertram
Warehouse-based “vertical farms” could help ease world hunger and solve some sticky supply chain problems in the process, says entrepreneur Sam Bertram.
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B2B sellers plan e-commerce service push in 2021
But survey says companies are wary of hurdles in budget, technology, staffing.
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Cloud tools help retailers cope with new buying patterns as pandemic impacts linger
Companies accelerate digital transformation plans to support e-commerce, mobile apps, store fulfillment, curbside pickup.
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Supply chain AI vendor Slync.io raises $60 million investment
Firm’s cloud software synchronizes data from enterprise systems and manual tools.
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Oracle beefs up logistics capabilities of its supply chain cloud platform
Upgrades improve ability to predict cargo transit times, comply with trade agreements, track shipments with internet of things.
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APPLICATIONS
Shoemaker finds its elves with ERP software
Fast-growing Billy Footwear speeds fulfillment with help from SAP, ShipStation, and Shopify technology.
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TrueCommerce makes first acquisition under new ownership
Supply chain connectivity firm buys fellow EDI provider.
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INTERNET OF THINGS
IoT goes: 5G, whiz
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.
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