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Baldor’s first-ever CIO sets the transformation agenda

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The high-end organic produce and fresh meats distributor envisions IT — analytics and AI, specifically — as the key to more efficient distribution logistics and five-star customer experience. Digital Transformation, IT Leadership, Transportation and Logistics Industry poached its first CIO.

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How data teams move from offense to defense in 2023

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For one manufacturer, whose predictive maintenance insight convinced the FAA to extend the time between services, allowing more time in the air, and so shifted from producing helicopters to providing the ability to transport people or product through the air.

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The Internet of Things: Development and Examples

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Internet of Things in Various Industries IoT has made a significant impact across industries, such as agriculture (precision farming), healthcare (remote patient monitoring), manufacturing (smart factories), transportation (connected cars), and smart cities (efficient urban management).

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Unlocking the Potential of Less Than Truckload (LTL) Freight Shipping: Strategies for Efficiency and Cost Management

Strategy Driven

Understanding LTL Freight Shipping Transportation logistics are the backbone of trade and commerce, with LTL freight services as a critical component. As businesses navigate an evolving market, they increasingly turn to Less Than Truckload shipping to transport goods cost-effectively and flexibly.

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Top 5 Trends in the Logistics Industry to Look Out for in 2021

Trigent

There is no denying technology and changing times have sparked new trends that are all set to shape the future of transportation and logistics. While companies like Locus are leveraging technology solutions to improve visibility and on-time performance, those like FedEx are leveraging blockchain to increase their competitiveness.

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Daily Crunch: Former Metamates go from zero to unicorn with $200M crypto investment led by a16z

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Which is, notably, a new blockchain, and not something built atop an existing decentralized network. You either make it and deliver whatever it is you were tasked with transporting, or you don’t, and everyone watches your rocket fail on YouTube. Astra manages to ad astra : Flying to space is a pretty binary activity.

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Digital Transformation in present-day Supply Chains

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Greater visibility With the help of digital supply chains, businesses can detect bottlenecks, hazards, and opportunities for improvement by using real-time tracking, monitoring, and analytics to give greater insight into supply chain processes. Enhanced agility Digital supply chains help easily adjust demand, supply, and market circumstances.