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Warehouse Robotics: What’s Emerging and Where's It Headed?

While great strides have been accomplished in robotics, the human workforce still holds the upper-hand in running an efficient warehouse.

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Supply Chain Visibility

3D Printing: The Next Great Supply Chain Tool

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Another tool in the supply chain toolbox, on-demand additive manufacturing promises lower inventories and costs, plus less waste.

Next year, Adidas and technology-provider Carbon will introduce an athletic shoe that is custom fit to each foot, as well as the customer’s weight, gait and sport.

Information Technology Critical to 3PL-Shipper Relationships

Penn State University

The availability and analysis of useful information has become front and center among the capabilities that are essential for customers and 3PLs to effectively manage supply chains.

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Emerging Technologies

4 Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask Before Upgrading to Industrial IoT Platforms

How manufacturers can intelligently implement IoT-enabled devices into their automation process.

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Software & Technology

JDA Delivers First Data Science-Based Assortment Management Tool

This first-to-market solution combines dunnhumby’s unique customer data science analytics with JDA’s category management capabilities, enabling retailers to increase customer loyalty and return on inventory and space.

Sourcing & Procurement

Redefining Modern Procurement

Source One Management Services, LLC

Moving past conventional spend management practices can deliver more value.

Risk/Compliance

Rolls-Royce Warns Border Checks following Brexit Will Disrupt Global Supply Chain

The engine maker is looking at measures to offset the rise in national protectionism that it represents.

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E-Commerce Solutions

2 Questions for Increased Sustainability in an E-Commerce Supply Chain

There is a clear need for brands to meet consumers’ thirst for convenient and timely deliveries to their homes, while also carefully considering the environmental implications that come along with this new retail ecosystem.

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How Telematics Can Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions

The implementation of near real-time navigation and delivery route optimization technology can enable fleet managers to react quickly to minimize disruptions and keep drivers and cargo safe.

Risk/Compliance

Mexico on the Spot in Fifth Round of NAFTA Talks

Mexico will respond to U.S. demands for changes in content rules for automobiles and an automatic expiration clause in the NAFTA trade deal when negotiations on reworking the accord begin again this week.

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Alien and SensThys Launch IoT Solution that Addresses RFID Tag Visibility at Half the Cost

Alien Technology

The RFID reader and antenna device simplifies installation, resulting in reduced costs, while enabling added visibility in retail, manufacturing and transportation applications.

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Software & Technology

Only 8 Percent of 2016 Blockchain Projects Still Active

It is one of the fastest growing technologies around, but the majority of blockchain projects are abandoned within months.

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