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Amazon Looks To Robots

Amazon has acquired a robotics technology firm, reports Supply Chain Dive. Amazon has completed purchase of robotics startup Canvas Technology.

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Tech That's Set to Change Supply Chains

According to Forbes,  emerging technologies, such as Internet of Things, predictive analytics, augmented reality, and blockchain distributed ledgers will be the technology that changes supply chains.

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Companies Invest In Supply Chain Tech

According to DC Velocity, MHI, a trade association for the material handling and logistics industries surveyed member companies and found that over 50% are planning on significant investments in technology in the coming year.

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London Metal Exchange Gets Blockchain

According to CoinGeek, the London Metal Exchange will use blockchain to track metals across its supply chains.

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PBS Mulls Blockchain

PBS is working with Eluvio and GreyMeta to create a dedicated blockchain environment, reports TV Technology. The blockchain environment would allows its member stations to utilize the blockchain technology to improve workflows.

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Chocolate Company Embraces Blockchain

According Forbes, Amsterdam chocolate company Tony’s Chocolonely is embracing blockchain technology to eliminate slavery from its supply chain.

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What 5G Means for the Supply Chain

According to Supply Chain Dive, experts believe that 5G technology will be a key factor for companies looking to improve their supply chain and warehouse management.

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Disruption Coming to Trucking Industry with New Futures Market, Talent Migration

The highly anticipated opening of a futures market for trucking freight contracts is drawing interest from far outside of the shipping and logistics industry.  K-Ratio, a subsidiary of Chicago-based K and L Freight Management, was specifically created to serve the needs of the logistics company’s clients by hedging risk for both shippers and carriers in a market that is notoriously volatile.  Since its inception in November of 2018, the company has quickly attracted talent from a diverse array of backgrounds including NASA scientists, investment bankers, PhDs in mechanical engineering, and the former Chief Information Officer of online travel pioneer, Orbitz.

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Supply Chain Crucial to Success

According to Supply Chain Dive, the 2018 holiday shopping season was successful, but to remain on an upward trend companies must get their supply chains in order.

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New Platfrom Helps Merchants Monitor Supply Chain

According to Coin Telegraph, UPS  and Inxeption have developed a platform powered by blockchain. The Inexption Zippy platform helps companies monitor their entire supply chain.

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