How the industrial Internet of Things could change 3PL services

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A forward-looking blog by Cerasis on how the internet of things will affect the logistics market. Smart containers would alert companies when they are at risk; smart vehicles will help notify shippers of possible delays or breakdowns, while 3PLs will be aware of any infrastructure problems, and security will be better. The only problem, perhaps, in this smart new world, is that there will be far fewer excuses for screw-ups than there are now…