internet of things

Survey finds retail C-suite embracing artificial intelligence

According to the survey, 78% of respondents do not have a real-time view of inventory across channels.

January 18, 2019

The need to fuse online and offline experiences and fulfill anytime-anywhere convenience has retail executives concerned about the maturity of their customer experience and supply chain capabilities, according to new research from JDA Software, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz.

Inpixon, SAS collaborate to deliver in-depth consumer shopping data

The SAS and Inpixon collaboration will enable indoor positioning data to be combined with myriad additional data sources.

January 16, 2019

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Inpixon, Palo Alto, Calif., announced a technology integration collaboration with SAS, a Cary, N.C.-based provider of advanced analytics software (SAS).

Industry 4.0 and the cold chain—Next generation of supply chain innovation

What makes Industry 4.0 different from previous industrial revolutions is the use of smart and autonomous systems.

David Stuver

January 8, 2019

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Americold shares how Industry 4.0 and other supply chain technologies are in position to transform the way temperature-controlled products move from Point A to Point B.

Kroger, Microsoft partner to introduce digital solutions for retail industry

The Kroger technology team developed a smart technology system, powered by Microsoft Azure and connected by IoT sensors, to transform two pilot stores.

January 7, 2019

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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., announced a collaboration to redefine the customer experience using Kroger Technology products powered by Microsoft Azure.

Energy efficient plants of the future

As tempting as it might be to envision a George Jetson factory of the future, the reality is that most companies rarely look beyond a 2-year payback period for projects.

Walt Tunnessen

December 17, 2018

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EPA’s ENERGY STAR division provides an outline of what today’s cold food processors are doing to their manufacturing plants to become more energy efficient for the future.

Japanese firm creates largest automated vertical farm in the world

Techno Farm Keihanna features an automated cultivation system capable of producing 30,000 heads of lettuce every day.

November 6, 2018

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Spread Co. Ltd., a Japanese-based member of Earthside Group, opened Techno Farm Keihanna, what is said to be the largest automated vertical farm in the world.

Study: Global AI in supply chains will reach $6,548M by 2024

North America is expected to have the largest market share in the global AI in supply chain market.

November 1, 2018

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The global artificial intelligence (AI) in supply chain market was valued at approximately $491 million in 2017, and is expected to reach approximately $6,548 million by 2024, at a CAGR of around 44.76% between 2018 and 2024, according to a report published by Zion Market Research, New York.

Harpak-ULMA, Rockwell Automation collaborate to deliver smart, connected packaging machines

Harpak-ULMA’s thermoformer lines are now delivered with Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture production control and information system.

October 26, 2018

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Harpak-ULMA Packaging, Taunton, Mass., joined forces with Rockwell Automation’s PartnerNetwork program as an OEM machine builder to help facilitate the development of smart, connected packaging solutions.

Study: Retailers transform distribution, expand online, turning to the cloud to revolutionize customer experience

Part of the retail digital evolution includes a massive transformation of distribution centers.

October 24, 2018

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The study, “Into Uncharted Territory: Retail Transformation and its Impact on Digital Infrastructure”, co-sponsored by Vertiv and DatacenterDynamics, UK, revealed a heightened focus on online retail, as businesses transform their digital resources and capabilities to address changes in customer behavior.

Data-in-transit security for IoT endpoints

October 12, 2018

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AgilePQ, Salt Lake City, Utah, released its revolutionary new platform to secure the smallest of Internet of Things (IoT) endpoint and edge gateway devices.