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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

The collaboration will focus on developing a next-generation architecture to control and operate multiple robotic applications. To eliminate some of this traveling BMW’s R&D group developed a Personal Mover solution—a one-person means of transport for covering short distances within an operating site. Several major U.S.

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TECHNOLOGY & LOGISTICS: A Match Made In Digital Heaven

InstaVans

Businesses no longer view logistics as an overhead cost or quantify it only by price. Instead, the supply chain is viewed as a strategic tool that, operated in an optimized manner, offers a competitive advantage. The only way to hit those numbers is to bring in tech-enabled players that operate on digital platforms.

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MORE THAN JUST CONNECTING DOTS ON THE MAP : Route optimization driving businesses to success

InstaVans

The different route optimization algorithms used in any tool are extremely important as they can decide the margins for any business. The 13-15% range of logistics costs for each product still operate on the higher end for traditional players. Vehicle space optimization.