Professionals Talk Logistics

According to a DC Velocity article, the top three technologies providing the biggest impact on logistics and supply chain management are mobile computing, analytics software, and social media. Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile computing devices allow instant access to data, even on the road. Analytics software sift through mountains of data to identify subtle patterns, anomalies, and associations to provide new insight into operations. For example, such software could find hiccups in distribution or offer options on jumps in commodity prices. Social media offers an additional avenue to exchange information within the logistics community, although experts are divided on whether it enhances efficiency or reduces productivity.