April 20176 To subscribe to APACCIOOutlookMailing AddressAPACCIOOutlook44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538Visit www.apacciooutlook.comArt & GraphicsAmelia StewartFlynn SmythToby LangtonShravan KashyapSenior WritersClara Mathew Jovan Palmer Royce D'Souza Shivali SharmaManaging EditorJoe PhillipAsst. Managing EditorAmruth RajCopyright © 2017 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.April 25 2017, Volume 3 SE 19 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.EditorialAlfred MardinBrad MurphyJames SmithLouis BeckerRacheal ClarkDisha ChatterjeeSudeshna MazumdarSales sales@apacciooutlook.com+1 510.996.5168EditorialRapid shift in consumer buying behavior and growing consumer awareness in opting best-in class service providers have kept logistics companies on their toes to provide top notch customer service. Logistics industry has come a long way in mobilizing goods from origin to destination. Effective transport management and warehouse management strategies positively impact earnings growth trajectory. Leveraging Cloud and Big Data, logistics firms have gathered actionable insights that can be utilized in enhancing integration across supply chain. Organizations have adopted omni-channel strategies to address ever-changing needs and demands of tech-savvy consumers. Increased disposable income and easy access of internet has also added to the soaring demand of efficient logistics. Companies have found solutions in outsourcing few of their services to 3PL and 4PL providers who are playing a major role in offloading the burden on logistics companies. Many 3PL providers have evolved beyond their capabilities and are strategically partnering and collaborating with key players to gain greater control.Technological advancements have enabled logistics players to seamlessly adapt globalization. Increasing innovative ideas such as automation, autonomous driving and on demand logistics are changing the face of the industry. To unlock profits and deliver value to shareholders, organizations are adopting and implementing state of the art technologies to deliver last-mile connectivity. The expanding applications of IoT is bringing more connected devices on to a network and delivering visibility into the system. Key players in the industry are testing waters with augmented reality and robotics in warehouses that can reduce human errors and significantly improve efficiency. Charting winning strategies for a company's bottom line growth involves compliance with regulations, keeping pace with globalization and staying current with ever evolving technology. With plethora of advices and array of solutions available in the market, selecting the right technology partner holds key for success. In light of this, we present you "Top 25 Logistics Technology Companies 2017" that are at the forefront addressing the challenges of logistics industry. Do let us know your thoughts.Do let us know your thoughts.Joe PhillipManaging Editoreditor@apacciooutlook.comDelivering to the Last Mile | | July 20167CIOReviewJoe Phillip
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