JULY 20199and perishable goods outlets can de-termine & control the temperature of products that are being transported. IoT can be used more innovatively where providers can easily store real time data to the cloud using the sen-sors and RFID chip in the vehicles. Data Analysis that Nurture Learning PatternsAs far as cloud, sensors, computers and internet are concerned, a huge amount of data is defined to be cap-tured, stored and shared based on specific requirement that can be used by logistics companies to iden-tify patterns based on which busi-ness decisions can be arrived at with far more clarity. While the compa-nies willing to follow the traditional ways of running business lag behind in terms of efficiency, technologically advanced companies that depend on pre-programmed consumer trends and marketing insights on devices tend to generate accurate data cre-ating enhanced demand and overall health of their business. No doubt computers are efficient in terms of data extradition, but the comput-er of the future is expected do a lot more amazing things by the click of a mouse, certainly without much in-tervention of humans. Computer integrated business machines will read suitable supply chain management and will extract actionable business intelligence from the passive data, which can be fur-ther used to efficiently improve the accuracy of demand forecast and streamlining incoming orders on a supply chain that will make the per-formance and trend prediction easier than ever. Web Applications Many of us wonder about that one important technology that matters in the logistic business ­ data transmis-sion. In this ever changing market, computer programs are designed to talk to mobile applications in the scenarios of inter and intra-busi-ness dealings. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the thing of past that we all have known as the ma-jor stand of communication in business. However, real time data transmission is not possible with this technology as its formats are strict. To comply with this, web application will be the next tech-nology that companies will depend on for smooth communication. Web integrated mobile apps will interact and help to revolution-ize the digital transformation in logistics business. Virtualization & Mobile Application Virtual technologies like Beacon technology will take over manual tracking of empty containers which will ensure that the customers can avail a fleet of vehicle on demand without having to wait for hours. Logistics companies will also try and automate the process of empty-ing containers using machines, thus lessening the expenses on HR infra-structure. Once the virtualization system has been integrated with mobile application using augment-ed reality as technology source, customers would be able to track consignments on-the-go and only pay for real time use of the vehicles (pay-per-use service). SecurityWith all the talk of technology in transportation business, the major threat of the future will be cyber attack. However with the expanding touch points of modern technology, data will be safe in cloud, thereby making the integrated computing more robust and reliable. Programs will be monitoring the components in the cloud continuously and round the clock to track out malicious modules in the system. Technology to Achieve Environmental HarmonyWhile the key focus area of Logistics companies remains to be the leveling of supply chain by which they attain maximum benefit with narrowed cost, they tend to ignore the related social and environmental factors like unjustified man hours. However, with the emerging technologies in place, they would be able to automate sus-tainable supply chain, thus harmo-nizing ecology, economic and com-munal objectives and also abiding to the stringent labor laws. New technology in logistics will also help in contributing to `Green and Managed Logistics' by mini-mizing waste and optimizing supply chain, thereby lessening carbon foot-prints and greenhouse emissions. Not just that, businesses will also be able to monitor the process and plan things ahead of time in to avoid recy-cling and wastage.The transportation business of the future will be worth watch-ing given the ever-changing flux of B2B markets for transportation. With technology induced aggrega-tion model on Web, there would be a number of affordable avenues in the offing on mobile devices and on desktop website which would enable businesses to remain competitive. Virtual technologies like Beacon will replace manual tracking of empty containers which will ensure that the customers can avail a fleet of vehicle on demand without having to wait for hours
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