Food Logistics Top Software & Tech Award: Supply Chain Visibility Solutions Reign as Industry Problem Solvers
Automation, sustainability, smart technology, supply chain optimization and risk management were the major themes of this year’s Top Software & Tech award. Let’s meet the winners.
From robotics and warehouse automation to procurement and enterprise resource (ERP) software, warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS) and supply chain visibility solutions, the supply chain software and technology sector continues to boom.
Case in point: By 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate more than half of their network activities, an increase from under 10% in mid-2023, according to Gartner, Inc. And, composite artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain data governance are the highest impact technology trends for supply chain planning leaders, as outlined in a separate Gartner report.
Additionally, more than three-fourths (83%) of industrial leaders are investing more in AI in 2024, up from 63% in 2023, according to an Augury study. AI aside, other emerging technologies and solutions continue to modernize many of today’s supply chains.
So, it’s no surprise then that automation, sustainability, smart technology, supply chain optimization and risk management were the major themes of this year’s Top Software & Tech award, presented by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
Close to 43% of submissions to this year’s Top Software & Tech award pertained to supply chain visibility solutions, followed by WMS/TMS software (23%), warehouse automation (18%), procurement/ERP software (12%) and robotics at just 4% of the submissions.
Fifty-five percent of the entries were enhancements to already existing solutions, where 45% came are new-to-market technologies. Further, 58% of submissions came from small businesses, under $50 million, and 42% came from Enterprises, over $50 million.
This award is designed to showcase new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions that provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. The new software/technology solution must have been introduced or gone through a major update between October 2023 to September 2024.
These new products and enhancements are upping the ante in modernizing how product moves through the chain.
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Luma Brighter Learning
Category: Supply Chain Visibility Solutions
Name of Solution/Technology:Luma Navigator
Product Description: Luma Navigator is an advanced learning tool that harnesses data and multiple interaction types to create individualized coaching plans for each learner. By delivering just-in-time training through multiple types of interaction over a period of time, this technology helps build a meaningful connection between the driver and the driver’s manager. Luma Navigator brings in custom data from the fleet, FMCSA data on driver performance, telematic data from the trucks, workman comp data, etc., and then based on performance, assigns coaching plans to each individual, which includes different interaction types that can be automated or manually assigned on a cadence. Fleets can assign any type of AI-generated custom learning or choose one of Luma’s 1,300-plus microlessons. Key features include:
Live online synchronous instruction provides real-time, interactive learning experiences that allows for immediate feedback and personalized guidance.
Immersive learning experiences, or 2D learning experiences, create realistic scenarios that enable learners to see an actual environment that is meaningful to the fleet, leading to improved retention and performance.
Motivational surveys help identify individual learners’ goals, challenges, and preferences, allowing for the creation of tailored learning paths that optimize engagement and achievement.
Phone evaluations offer a personalized, one-on-one approach to assessing learners’ progress, providing targeted feedback and coaching that addresses specific areas for improvement, ultimately supporting individual growth and success.
Originally posted by Food Logistics on December 9, 2024.
