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Cloud Supply Chain A global provider of supply chain solutions has revealed how it will lead a new wave of digital transformation in retail, through cloud, warehouse control, voice technology and simulation. HighJump announced in a statement this week that through its digital solutions; HighJump Now, HighJump Warehouse Control System, HighJump CLASS and HighJump Voice, it will enable retail organisations greater purchasing convenience, delivery speed, choice and adaptability. HighJump Now : HighJump Now is a global initiative designed to supply chains worldwide through cloud technology. Companies gain the capacity and secure environment required for advanced data analytics and technologies spanning artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain, IoT and machine learning. HighJump Warehouse Control System (WCS): The HighJump WCS is a single point of data and communication containing all material handling equipment (MHE) and the warehouse management system (WMS). This enables a level of visibility that enhances workflows in real-time, such as integrating and managing autonomous mobile robots. HighJump CLASS: HighJump’s simulation solution allows retailers to test warehouse layouts in a virtual world. Both 2D and 3D visualizations capitalise on supply chain data to enhance existing and effectively design new facilities. Related stories: Tradeshift partners with FRDM to address slavery in the supply chain through global app platform EY and Kinaxis form alliance to embrace digitisation of supply chain industry SMART by GEP: Legal and General selects GEP’s source-to-contract solution for procurement management HighJump Voice : HighJump’s voice technology is part automation, part human interaction – empowering and attracting talent with future technologies. This includes using voice to direct automated vehicles or as the primary means of direction with augmented reality (AR) systems. “Whether a high-volume, complex logistics operation or an SMB with limited resources, the shift to an on-demand model is challenging,” said Sean Elliott, chief technology officer at HighJump. […]