Logistics companies are looking at cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and IoT to help stay competitive and reduce costs.

Major drivers of a digital supply chain include demand for greater visibility and transparency in supply chain data process, faster adoption of IoT, increasing investment in supply chain innovation and rising demand from e-commerce.

Research found that IoT and blockchain will add significant value to players involved in the supply chain, from farmers to retailers and consumers.

The cloud-based services will enable food retailers to reduce food loss and energy consumption and optimize overall store performance.

With this new partnership, Seaboard Marine becomes what is said to be the world's first container ocean line to implement a truly portable, fully 24/7-monitored, 4G LTE-based private cellular and integrated satellite communication network for containers on vessels.

The transaction will bring immediate scale to Lantronix, adding complementary IoT computing and embedded product development capabilities.

Honeywell Robotics will help shape the warehouse and distribution center of the future, particularly as companies look to automated solutions, software and robotics.

Brands across all industries will have an opportunity to deliver on the “healthy for me and healthy for we” expectations.

This global survey analyzes the extent to which companies connect the physical and digital worlds to drive innovation through real-time guidance, data-powered environments and collaborative mobile workflows.