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Kathleen Martin
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The traditional supply chain is slowly receiving a makeover, thanks to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies that are bringing connectivity, and scalability, to more participants. For retailers, especially small and midsized ones, to remain engaged with the various moving parts of the supply chain and shifting consumer demands, that connectivity is becoming more important than ever.
“It is forever changed because people are buying anything and everything, and it is making it more difficult for the SMB retailers to keep up,” explained Brandon Black, senior vice president of supply chain for Ivanti Wavelink, an IIoT provider. “But it’s also created a little more opportunity for SMBs.”
Black’s grandfather founded Wavelink, which was eventually bought by Ivanti. He has spent more than 25 years in the supply chain and is excited about the possibilities of IIoT.
“It allows these retailers … to implement their technology and move faster [around e-commerce],” he said.
Continue reading: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/industrial-internet-of-things-is-remaking-the-retail-supply-chain
“It is forever changed because people are buying anything and everything, and it is making it more difficult for the SMB retailers to keep up,” explained Brandon Black, senior vice president of supply chain for Ivanti Wavelink, an IIoT provider. “But it’s also created a little more opportunity for SMBs.”
Black’s grandfather founded Wavelink, which was eventually bought by Ivanti. He has spent more than 25 years in the supply chain and is excited about the possibilities of IIoT.
“It allows these retailers … to implement their technology and move faster [around e-commerce],” he said.
Continue reading: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/industrial-internet-of-things-is-remaking-the-retail-supply-chain
