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DHL and Huawei join in 'internet of things' partnership
GERMANY' Deutsche Post DHL (DP DHL) and communications giant Huawei Technologies have announced a new partnership that aims to develop supply chain solutions using the "internet of things".
The "internet of things" is the creation of a link between various electronic items that exist in the physical world, "things", via an internet connection. This can range from a heating system to robots in a warehouse, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The deal calls for Huawei and DP DHL Group to collaborate on innovation projects focusing on cellular-based "internet of things" technology, which can connect large volumes of devices across long distances with minimal power consumption.
The deal will see Huawei make its internet of things devices, connectivity experts, and network infrastructure accessible to Deutsche Post DHL Group and its ongoing efforts to incorporate greater sensing and automation capabilities into its warehousing, freight, and last-mile delivery services.
They will also collaborate on efforts to market and commercialise the results of their innovations, including pilot commercial projects in Europe and China.
The two companies said the "internet of things" will allow companies to better monitor and optimise their supply chain processes with low-cost networked sensors and devices.
'Spending on connected logistics solutions is expected to more than double between now and 2020, and DP DHL Group has begun to explore 'internet of things' applications in their supply chains," said DHL Supply Chain chief operating officer Markus Voss.
The "internet of things" is the creation of a link between various electronic items that exist in the physical world, "things", via an internet connection. This can range from a heating system to robots in a warehouse, reported London's Air Cargo News.
The deal calls for Huawei and DP DHL Group to collaborate on innovation projects focusing on cellular-based "internet of things" technology, which can connect large volumes of devices across long distances with minimal power consumption.
The deal will see Huawei make its internet of things devices, connectivity experts, and network infrastructure accessible to Deutsche Post DHL Group and its ongoing efforts to incorporate greater sensing and automation capabilities into its warehousing, freight, and last-mile delivery services.
They will also collaborate on efforts to market and commercialise the results of their innovations, including pilot commercial projects in Europe and China.
The two companies said the "internet of things" will allow companies to better monitor and optimise their supply chain processes with low-cost networked sensors and devices.
'Spending on connected logistics solutions is expected to more than double between now and 2020, and DP DHL Group has begun to explore 'internet of things' applications in their supply chains," said DHL Supply Chain chief operating officer Markus Voss.
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