August 2018CIOAPPLICATIONS.COM6AUGUST - 17 - 2018LOGISTICS SPECIALCopyright © 2018 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Volume 03 - 34Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIO ApplicationsVisit www.cioapplications.com Graphics & ArtRohit George MathewSalesGeorge Thomasgeorge@cioapplications.comEditorialFrom here to there, and beyondJoe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@cioapplications.comJoe PhillipAs the value proposition of logistics continues to rise, logistics providers can no longer center their solutions and service delivery models on standard operations. Thinking out of the box to get "boxes" delivered is the need of the hour. In other words, embracing the challenges and opportunities to meet and exceed customer experiences is the only way solution providers can stride ahead in the space. On the bright side, technology brings into the logistics processes equation, a number of matrices that impart transparency, ease, and cost-effectiveness. Data-driven solutions derived from powerful AI and analytics tools continue to impact the space insightfully, just as IoT and blockchain drive competitive advantages into logistics operations. While autonomous delivery has already begun its entry into mainstream logistics, the role of automation in streamlining supply-chain processes is also bound to increase significantly. From a broader, supply-chain perspective, entities with domain expertise have always rendered efficiency into every functional element within the process. Today, the logistics space has evolved by leaps and bounds, thanks to innovative technology providers and expert consultants working in tandem and positioning themselves at the disposal of the dispatcher and recipient. However, from a solution and service seeker's perspective, identifying partnerships that best align with their specific business requirement has become more imperative than ever. After all, a plethora of startups, enterprises, and consulting firms have, in a way, saturated the market. To bring clarity into and map this space, CIOApplications proudly presents to you its special edition on logistics. For us, coming up with this edition has been a dive into exploring a number of innovative service providers, changing trends, needs of the hour, and a glimpse into how the future of the space would turn out to be. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought leaders and the cutting-edge solutions from leading as well as emerging companies featured in this edition will help you in making informed decisions for your institution.Let us know your thoughts.Managing EditorJoe PhillipSenior WritersClara MathewEzra BenjaminRoyce D'SouzaEditorial StaffBen JacksonDaniel HolmesJasmine McHardy Naomi DaleKavyashree MR*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@cioapplications.comeditor@cioapplications.commarketing@cioapplications.comContact UsPhone: 510.330.5174Fax: 510.894.8405
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