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Technology in the News LM Viewpoint: The Technology Issue Future of WMS mapped out in Oracle Forecast Maximize Your LTL Driver Adherence with Real-time Feedback How Technology is Reshaping the Modern Supply Chain Materials handling clockspeed More Technology News Maximize Your LTL Driver Adherence with Real-time Feedback Thursday, May 4, 2017 | 2pm ET All Resources In conversation after conversation over the past year, it has become clear that it’s almost impossible to escape the importance technology plays across every aspect of logistics management—and just about every feature this month reflects that fact. Inside the DC, for example, we’re seeing how complex automation and even robotic systems are being integrated with inventory and order management systems to improve order-fulfillment speeds, while transportation management and improved shipment analytics are now being tied together to visibility tools that offer shippers better control over freight in transit. Of course, all of this—and much more—is being implemented to better meet complex customer requirements ushered in by the digital age. And while we often share a case study that offers a vibrant picture of innovation in action, so much of the talk around these technologies remains just that: talk. Most of the time we find ourselves intimidated by “buzz” terms and theory, and we fail to grasp the fundamentals of how the technology can improve our logistics management capabilities—even when a solution may be right in front of our eyes. “Clearly, digitalization will change supply chains, but our understanding of how it will play out is a work in progress,” says editor at large Roberto Michel. “Breaking down some of the enabling technologies should help logistics managers figure out how to embrace this new era.” With that theme in mind, our Technology Issue sets out to demystify some of the terms and technologies you’ve […]