GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Automating the exchange of data between applications across a supply chain can ensure that business-critical data is sent on time and can be tracked in real time.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2015

In the future, voice prompts and commands will be standard in the supply chain, such as when making stock inquiries and freight tracking. Using mobile apps installed on their mobile phone, customers will be able to order, process and track freight shipments at any time. Speech recognition, such as Siri, is becoming more common.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The application of the Internet of Things (IoT) along with cloud-based GPS will make it possible to keep track of individual items and their conditions. IoT makes use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips that “talk” to each other. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?” According to Gartner, Inc.,

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