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How IoT tracking in retail supply chains drives ROI 

The return on investment (ROI) story behind internet of things (IoT) tracking in retail supply chains is compelling—especially for shipments with a high inventory value, cold chains, or when on-time delivery is critical. With specialized IoT sensors, retailers can keep tabs on location and other valuable information like temperature, humidity, and vibration.
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Revolutionizing the retail supply chain with digital twins 

The business disruption caused by COVID-19 has resulted in four out of five retailers, 82 percent, changing their approach to how they manage their supply chains.1 Digital twin technology is one tool that retailers are adopting to address this issue. Digital twin technology enables retailers to model their supply chains as connected environments.
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5 IoT retail trends for 2021 

In 2020 we saw retailers hard hit by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic with dozens of retailers—Neiman Marcus, J.C. Penney, and Brooks Brothers to name a few— declaring bankruptcy. During the unprecedented chaos of lockdowns and social distancing, consumers accelerated their shift to online shopping. Retailers like Target and Best Buy saw online sales double while Amazon’s e–commerce sales grew 39 percent.
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Be successful with AI at every stage 

Tapping into the power of AI means understanding the challenges ahead, your organization’s readiness to meet those challenges, and its maturity on the AI continuum.
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Microsoft Health Innovation Awards 2019 

The Microsoft Health Innovation Awards 2019 are now open for submission! Submission Deadline:  Friday, January 18, 2019, 5 p.m. PST  Awards presented during the Microsoft Health Forum at HIMSS, Orlando, Wednesday February 13th, 2019 For your convenience a working document is available for use, here.  Please note, all entries must be submitted online.