Identified as a top 2018 supply chain technology trend by Gartner, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a useful tool that could potentially lead to more strategic decision-making.1 RPA is a technology application that equips tools with the ability to mimic predictable and repetitive tasks.2 Tools can range from configuration within software to a… Read More
An Electronic Logging Device (ELD) is a piece of technology that automatically records a driver’s driving time and other aspects of the hours-of-service (HOS) records, to offer easier, more accurate record keeping. The device logs data from the vehicle’s engine, including whether the engine is running, whether the vehicle is moving, miles driven, and the… Read More
Automation continues to make headlines with predictions of two-hour delivery times and drone services in the future, but what is truly in-store for the future of the shipping industry? While it’s unlikely the industry will see those sorts of advances in technology anytime soon, ecommerce continues to drive demand for automation. Customers are expecting faster,… Read More
Guest Post: David Broering, SVP, Integrated Solutions, provides insights on commonly referenced technology tools and their application to the rapidly digitizing logistics space. Everything in logistics moves fast in today’s world. Not only do we move faster and do more each day, the pace of innovation around the tools that we use in this industry… Read More
Technology is growing at a rapid pace. The days of payphones, floppy disks, and dial-up internet are all but forgotten, replaced by smartphones, flash drives, and Wi-Fi. With this growth comes change that is revolutionizing the way that companies interact with their consumers and suppliers. A rising catalyst of this change is the Internet of… Read More
