GlobalTranz

MARCH 14, 2016

In February 2016, Good Morning America brought virtual reality experiences to the masses as everyone went with “GMA on Safari,” reports Fortune magazine (video below). This safari took viewers with smartphones and a cardboard cutout into a 360-degree experience, representing the startling shift towards virtual reality applications in everyday life. However, virtual reality hasn’t always been as accessible, and actual virtual reality is slightly different than GMA’s experience.

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Freightos

MARCH 14, 2016

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Pioneers Automation with Freightos AcceleRate™ Rollout. Freightos rate management tapped to improve online freight quoting, operational efficiency and data quality. Osnabrueck, Germany – Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of the world’s top logistics service providers, today announced that it is completing a global rollout of the Freightos AcceleRate rate management and auto-quote system to further increase value for customers and improve operational efficiency

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. The ISM projects a 4.1 percent net increase in revenue for 2016 , and as we’ve briefly mentioned past blogs , technologies such as predictive data analytics, virtual reality, smart connectivity and 3-D printing will drive this growth and reshape the global economic competition between U.S. and

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2016

There’s an art to integrating computerized data collection systems on the manufacturing floor. Unless you plan correctly, you won’t actually improve productivity on your manufacturing floor. Here are 5 questions often overlooked when integrating computerized data collection systems, ignore them at your peril. 5 questions to ask when integrating computerized data collection systems. 1.

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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2016

Manufacturers are set to invest up to $70 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ) by 2020, reports John Greenough of Business Insider. However, actual investments could easily exceed these expectations. The development and deployment of autonomous vehicles, machine-to-machine communication abilities and preventative maintenance could all team up to result in even greater savings in 2016, which will further increase investments for the Industrial Internet of Things.

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