Manufacturers, retailers and third-party logistics organizations are investing massive amounts of effort and money-in a very short period of time-to ratchet up systems automation, install collaboration software and deploy mobile technology across the enterprise that can keep up with the pace of our new world. Indeed, the futuristic concept of the Internet of Things (IoT)-networks of sensors, smart machines, RFID and software connected in the cloud-is becoming a reality across global supply chain operations. Terms like "visibility," "interoperability," "mobility," and "connectivity" are all part of our current industry vernacular as we race toward this seamless network that will ideally help supply chains respond to data and make it more usable.
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