Too much Industry 4.0 news coverage can quickly take us from being well-informed to overloaded with "innovative disruption.” This can leave us sceptical about new technology or just leave us gobsmacked.

But the amount and intensity of this content is fuelled by a simple fact: companies around the globe are using new technologies in practical ways to enhance their operations.

Consider the management of critical tools like handheld scanners and other mobile devices. The supply chain can’t function without them, but these valuable items are usually managed manually….if at all. 

Smart lockers from Apex Supply Chain Technologies® utilise Internet of Things (IoT) technology to automate mobile device management. The lockers are easy to install, and use the Apex Trajectory Cloud™ data platform to track each device’s usage in real time. Automating this process has had a significant impact on the operations of some of the world’s biggest brands — increasing their productivity and reducing their costs.

Read about Apex in the CILT’s Software Showcase in the September issue of Logistics & Transport Focus to learn more about the Apex Trajectory Cloud platform or contact us at info.eu@apexsupplychain.com.