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Two-Way Radios With RFID Capability Used to Monitor Maintenance, Field Personnel

Banks, residences, hotels and logistics firms have begun using RFID-enabled two-way radios provided by wireless technologies company Hytera UK, to monitor the locations of its security guards and other personnel.

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Will Industry 4.0 Cause Huge Loss of Jobs - or Will Workforce Adapt to New Skills?

Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s. These waves of technological advancement did not reduce overall employment, however. Although the number of manufacturing jobs decreased, new jobs emerged and the demand for new skills grew. Today, another workforce transformation is on the horizon as manufacturing experiences a fourth wave of technological advancement: the rise of new digital industrial technologies that are collectively known as Industry 4.0.

What to Make of Remarkable Yet Unnerving Robots?

Even in an era in which people are accustomed to rapid technological advancement, robots arouse unusual curiosity and strong emotion.

GE Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Group Promoting Women in Manufacturing Vertical

Women in Manufacturing has received a $100,000 grant from the GE Foundation.

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Trucking Finds Difficulty in Hiring Enough Engine Technicians with Computer Training

As trucks have become more advanced, transportations companies are increasingly in need of technicians with computer skills. But truck operators say negative perceptions of the industry are making it difficult to compete for tech-savvy talent.

How to Stop Longshore Labor From Paralyzing U.S. Ports

U.S. West Coast ports are being "held hostage" by longshore labor. So says one noted economist.

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MiX Telematics Adds Driver-Engagement Platform

MiX Telematics, a provider of truck fleet and mobile asset-management technology, has introduced MyMiX, a driver-engagement platform designed to help customers run safer and more efficient fleet operations.

As Holidays Near, Retailers Struggle to Hire Warehouse Labor

Retailers are already planning for the busy holiday shopping season, and there could be a complication this year. As the unemployment rate drops, stores are having a hard time finding workers for their warehouses. They've ordered all kinds of new stuff for the holidays, but it's stuck in a bottleneck.

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Supplier Compliance Programs: The Gap Between Talk and Walk

Companies say they have effective supplier compliance programs in place. But reality says something quite different.

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Progress Reported in Making Bangladesh Apparel Factories Safer for Workers, NRF Says

National Retail Federation executives returning from a visit to Bangladesh said a report issued by the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety reflects improvements in garment worker safety they saw during tours of factories and other facilities.

Are You Overlooking or Underestimating the Value of Chief Supply Chain Officer?

The presence of a chief supply chain officer indicates a certain amount of intelligence around the boardroom.

Britain's Prime Minister Promises Fines if Employers Don't Pay 'Living Wage'

As the push for higher minimum pay builds momentum on both sides of the Atlantic, Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain this week threatened companies with tough fines if they fail to pay what he called a "national living wage."

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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