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Technology in the News 2017 Technology Roundtable: Are we closer to “Intelligent” Logistics? LM Viewpoint: The Technology Issue Future of WMS mapped out in Oracle Forecast Maximize Your LTL Driver Adherence with Real-time Feedback How Technology is Reshaping the Modern Supply Chain More Technology News Maximize Your LTL Driver Adherence with Real-time Feedback Thursday, May 4, 2017 | 2pm ET All Resources The double-digit growth of e-commerce is not slowing down any time soon. Fully understanding the consequences of not responding to this reality, today’s logistics and managers are racing to transform their operations into seamless, digital supply chain networks—and yes, time is of the essence. To help Logistics Management readers down this ever-complex path, we’ve gathered four leading supply chain management (SCM) technology analysts to demystify some of today’s “buzz” terms and share practical insight into how today’s operations can better apply the existing technologies that will create a more “intelligent” logistics operation. We’re pleased to be joined by: Vice president and leader of the supply chain technology practice at Capgemini Vice president of supply chain management at ARC Advisory Group Managing director at supply chain engineering and consultancy firm St. Onge Research vice president at Gartner . Evolution of Cloud computing Logistics Management: One ERP vendor recently forecast that by 2020 every company running a supply chain will need to be operating in the Cloud. From your unique position, do you believe that forecast is realistic considering the slow adoption that plagues this market? Steve Banker: There is no doubt that SCM technology is trending toward the Cloud. At ARC, we’re hearing from some suppliers that Tier 1 customers—customers with over $1 billion in revenues—are still reluctant to embrace the Cloud, while other suppliers say that all their customers are moving to the Cloud. At the same […]