Tag: Supply Chain & Logistics
Ocado trials driverless CargoPod for last-mile grocery deliveries
Online grocery retailer Ocado has announced that its Ocado Technology unit has conducted a “very successful” driverless deliveries trial on the streets of the...
Sweet dreams: Eclipse creates IoT Open Testbeds
Open source software lifecycle group the Eclipse Foundation has laid down additional cornerstones that it is hoping will bring more unity and compatibility to the...
DHL trials smart warehouses in three European locations
German logistics giant DHL has revealed it is working with networking giant Cisco and start-up Conduce to create ‘smart warehouses’ in Germany, the Netherlands...
IIoT ambitions give rise to thriving start-up scene, says CB Insights
Smart, connected devices make plenty of headlines in the consumer world, but the IoT is also transforming heavy industry – and, in the process, fostering a thriving start-up...
IBM patents drone for aerial pass-the-parcel
IBM has been granted a patent for mid-air package transfer technology that could be applied to extend the range of drone deliveries.
Technology giant IBM...
Dunelm boosts supply chain operations with IoT and SAP
IoB speaks to Gavin Chappell, supply chain and merchandising director at UK home furnishing retailer Dunelm, about the challenge of managing supply chain and...
Zebra launches intelligent loading system in bid to drive connected supply...
US-based tracking technology company Zebra Technologies is set to launch a new product to improve the loading of goods in public and private trailers.
Dubbed...
IoT start-up EVRYTHNG secures $24.8 million in second round of funding
IoT smart products platform, EVRYTHNG, has closed its Series B funding round with $24.8 million, led by San Francisco-based investment firm Sway Ventures.
Toronto-based Generation Ventures...