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Logistics Technologies: 4 Benefits of RFID, AIDC, and IoT Based Technologies to Shippers

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The supply chain is playing host to emerging logistics technologies and modern marvels of an industrialized society. To improve this connectivity, the use of radio frequency identification (RFID), automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) , and Internet of Things (IoT) come into play. Competition. Compliance.

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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

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The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

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Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. For third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ), logistics industry trends will dramatically affect how logistics providers of all sizes operate. Logistics Entities Move Towards Sustainability.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

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Everything is connected to the internet, including consumer and industrial devices and systems. For example, auto-lighting LEDs, RFID, and handheld scanners can help pickers ensure the right item is picked every time. The internet allows for unlimited scalability and boosted efficiency in warehouse inventory management.

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5 Predictive & Immersive Logistics Tech Trends Driving Continual Improvement

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The coming year is set to reshape how the logistics tech industry operates. Automation and robotics are leading the charge, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is adding to the mountain of data being collected and analyzed for insights and better operations. Consider this example. What Does It Mean?

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What Drives an Investment in a Warehouse Management System? 5 Considerations for Your Selection

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While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. Automated tracking and data capture of information, such as through stationary or wrist-mounted scanners and radio frequency identification ( RFID ) sensors, allows an organization to review and adjust warehouse processes.

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The Most Important Distribution Center Metrics to Track and Understand

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Many distribution centers use RFID measures to monitor inventory , but human input is still needed to assess if the center should increase, or decrease, the rate of loading times. For example, shipping during the holiday season tends to increase as more people begin purchasing items online for gifts.