In this special issue of Newswire, we are spotlighting some of the top Newswire reads in 2018. See what's important to others in the supply chain field and what they want to know more about, and which articles addressed topics that were especially gripping. These stories are identified with the words "TOP READ 2018" in the headline. Also, be sure to check out some of the predictions for 2019 to see where you company lands in these glimpses into what may be coming our way in 2019.

 

To see the Top 15 most-read articles at www.MHISolutionsmag.com in 2018, click below.

Supply Chain Management Review—These nextgen technologies promise to improve maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) efficiencies while reducing costs and downtime quite noticeably. Already, predictive maintenance is touted for being minimally disruptive and smart glasses may be able to decrease that downtime even more. Experts are saying that glasses used in MRO applications may be in the hundreds of thousands by 2021.

ThomasNet—The last-mile delivery problem is a looming one in the world of supply chain logistics. Today’s shippers are exploring all available options in order to remain competitive in meeting customer expectations for same-day, on-demand, and nighttime deliveries. Many professionals believe the answer lies in crowdsourced logistics (CSL).

MHISolutionsmag.com—As the journey toward connectivity, mobility, new technology and the Internet of Things continues to gather speed, it can be tempting to accelerate the search for solutions at the same time. But hit those brakes before rushing in blindly and incorporating a “solution” to a perceived and/or anticipated transportation cybersecurity threat: Though the risks of hacking are real, the threat can be mitigated in a variety of ways. Finding and installing the right platform or software can help, but so can working toward a greater understanding of what such solutions actually do, how behavior can be modified, and what hacking might really entail.