MWI: Mobile technology and its impact in transportation management

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Mobile technology has significantly impacted supply chain management in recent years, with numerous devices and applications being utilized by transportation personnel and logistics professionals. Technologies such as barcode and label printers, GPS, handheld computers, RFID tags, scanners, shared logistics networks, tablets, and voice recognition software provide flexibility and mobility. Many businesses are now required to use mobile and wireless technologies to improve services, and in the transportation industry, mobile technology has become essential for driving efficiencies and creating a competitive advantage. MWI Consultants identifies key trends in supply chain management that involve wireless solutions, end-user driven mobile markets, focusing on individual workers, and improved communication throughout the entire supply chain. Combining various mobile and wireless technologies can provide total mobile solutions for logistics and supply chain operations, including shipment notifications, tracking and trading shipments, and rate quotes. Continuous connectivity provided by current technology offers a competitive advantage to businesses adopting these innovations, and MWI Consulting continues to develop and design solutions utilizing mobile and wireless communication technologies to enhance services for their customers.