| | July 20166CIOReviewCopyright/ EditorialThe Logistics space has traditionally been austere to technology changes. This has led the space today into one awash with "systematic chaos". High fixed costs, complex production processes, manual sales processes, and fragmented customer segments are the order of the day in present logistics arena.The headwinds experienced by the industry are being counterbalanced by "couple forces"--the megatrends such as digitalization, evolving delivery methods and e-commerce. Reinforcing the IT foundations of their business model and digitizing core processes will be the key in capturing premium positions for firms in this market. Companies also need to incorporate online pricing which will include the quintessential intelligent, automated pricing approach that fulfils the needs of today's consumers. In addition, the days to come will see new concepts such as goods-to-person picking system--a system where packages are delivered to recipients--using powerful mini-robots, cloud-connected forklift trucks inside warehouses, and solutions that leverage telematics and big data to streamline the management of freights. To grow, to unlock profits, stakeholders must make astute strategic choices. And, these strategies should leverage the megatrends. Devising that winning strategy will also involve management of risk. With regulatory compliance, globalization, and technology becoming concerns, narrowing down to the right solution providers can prove to be the difference between success and loss. With so many new challenges and trends at the cusp, CIOReview with its team of experts has come with a list of the 20 Most Promising Logistics Technology Solution Providers. Flip through the pages and let us know in what ways you can leverage their solutions to increase your ROI.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialCreating Value in Times of ChaosCopyright © 2016 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.CIOReviewJULY - 25 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 July - 25 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 58 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com Logistics Technology SpecialCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510.565.7623Anwesha BoseAva GarciaDerek JamesEva BrownJoe PhilipSarah FernandesStephen Thomasstephen.thomas@cioreview.comVisualizersJudith BrownArpita GhoshManaging EditorJeevan George
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