Madhusudhan Ranjanghatmuralidhar
ASSOCIATE GENERAL MANAGER , HCL
The 3PL (third-party logistics) and the transportation industry is witnessing the rise of dynamic digital trends, leading to significant transformations within the space. To meet rising customer demands and respond to operational fluctuations, transp...
Bot is software which is intended to systematize tasks such as booking tickets, tracking of cargos, requesting a rates etc. The chatbots are capable of thought-provoking human conversation and give the feel as if you are interacting with a human. One...
Blockchain is clearly a game-changer – with the power to disrupt the way goods are produced, marketed, purchased, or consumed - while also transforming tracking and customer feedback flowcharts.
The global IT spending in cold chain logistics market are now increasing at tremendous rate Operative management of temperature-sensitive products ,Stringent regulatory and compliance norms and the need to enhance connectivity and reduce energy consu...
From manufacturers to warehouses and hospitals to homes, RFID adds visibility to the healthcare supply chain and could become an important tool in empowering the sector to meet the demands of practicing modern medicine
Despite an economic downturn, E-commerce companies have seen significant growth. The rapid increase in inter- country E-commerce has led to heavy investment by 3PL companies in better technology and tracking.
Warehouse automation is the need of the hour as delays in deliveries outrage E-commerce customers. Robots have entered this segment and are changing the way companies handle their fulfillment processes. Robots are now collaborating with humans and in...
As technology cultivates, fleet management is gratifying a part of the Internet of Things (IoT) logistics ecosystem that could transform trucking and the logistics industry.
As trucks travel interstate highways, onboard sensors collect, send and rec...
Traditionally data entry has been a cumbersome task for the customer service team for a 3PL, especially in today’s software world. Real time information is critical, especially in the supply chain industry. Without relevant data, shippers are unable ...
Productivity and speed are the two major criteria in supply chain and logistics. Cross-docking is just one strategy which can be implemented to help achieve a modest advantage. Implemented appropriately and in the right conditions, cross-docking can ...
6 Trends that Supply chain analysts think will shape the industry landscape in 2016 with continued growth of the enterprise application market
Many of us would have heard stories of flying objects, in our childhood. This is now becoming a reality with the advent of Drones. Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles that may /may not be remotely controlled through software and GPS.
Drones are gene...
Logistics and technology go hand in hand. While the global supply chain has been around for an eternity, it is the powered engine, the container box and computers that make our world more connected and more efficient than ever.
The logistics indus...
The term IoT or Internet of Things refers to a network of physical objects or "things" embedded with electronics, software, sensors and connectivity that enable it to achieve greater value and service by exchanging data with the manufacturer, opera...
The saying “A place for everything, and everything in its place” almost sums up the idea behind warehouse slotting and profiling. A more accurate version might be, “An ideal place for everything, and everything in the most efficient place.”
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