September 20176 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.SEPTEMBER - 25 - 2017Mailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc.44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.996.5173, F:510-894-8405 September - 25 - 2017, volume 03 - 06 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Banu JohnJoshua Parker Kyle SummersAva GarciaFrank NoelKuheli BiswasSarah FernandesVisualizerAngela ParkerAndrew Smithandrew@logisticstechoutlook.com510-565-7614Supply Chain SpecialEditorialThe association between manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and the consumers is a sacred union within the economic hierarchy. Today's dynamic economy demands businesses to be at par with the evolution of technology, in order to thrive and prosper in the market. Innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, and machine learning are making inroads into the supply chain, helping companies keep up with the demand while managing the production, delivery, and flow of information through the supply chain. Awareness about the novel range of technologies has become a vital element for the stakeholders to keep up with the market and eventually garner a profitable return on investment. According to recent reports, the essential buying factor for Supply Chain Management (SCM) software is the automation process. Accordingly, technologies such as robotics have become a necessary part of warehouses, and automation of freight management through cloud has significantly improved the cost of operation along with speed. In addition to this, ideas such as crowdsourced shipping are inspiring the next wave of innovation in the SCM realm.Companies need to adopt robust supply chain solutions that incorporate the latest technologies to meet their demands. In this scenario, to assist CIOs in finding the solution that best fits their needs, Logistics Tech Outlook is presenting its special edition on supply chain management. We hope this edition will be a valuable asset in your supply chain management strategies. Please share your thoughts with us.Transforming the Supply Chain Structure*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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