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Post Office Will Offer Other Parcel Delivery Services Besides Royal Mail

Evri and DPD will be added as other options available at Post Office counters in November, the company said, giving customers a mailing choice for the first time.

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Bangladeshi Wage Protests Halt Operations at 300 Production Sites

Previously, some Bangladeshi garment workers were paid just $3 a day, but protestors are demanding the minimum wage be at least tripled in the country.

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Supply Chain Innovation 2023: It’s Happening Everywhere

We congratulate all of the finalists in this year’s SCIA competition, who reflect the quantity, quality and scope of innovations that are being devised by supply chain leaders everywhere.

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Lost en Route: Ambient IoT Ensures Shipments Reach the Right Destination

As the popularity of e-commerce grows, companies struggle with the business risk of misloaded packages. New supply chain visibility solutions can help fix the problem.

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A Record Number of Supertankers Is Headed to Collect U.S. Oil

The glut of vessels racing to the U.S. Gulf even includes ships heading to the region on a speculative basis without any cargo booking, an industry practice known as ballasting.

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Global Supply-Chain Pressure Hits Record Low, NY Fed Gauge Shows

Global logistics difficulties are at the lowest in 26 years as transportation costs keep declining, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Global Supply Chain Pressure Index.

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Using Computer Vision to Inspect Incoming Boxes for Damage in the Warehouse

Intel sets out to replace an arduous and time-consuming manual process for inspecting damaged boxes in the warehouse, with an automated system that employs computer vision and artificial intelligence.

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Managing Reusable Packaging Containers With Sensor-Driven Asset Intelligence

A leading supplier of reusable packaging containers seeks to boost visibility and cut down on losses within a network of millions of units, with a method that makes economic sense. Roambee provides the innovative solution.

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A New Methodology for Optimizing Product and Component Testing While Ensuring Quality

Cisco boosts revenue by implementing a business process to assess product quality and maturity, allowing real-time sampling and automated field monitoring.

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Achieving High-Volume Throughput Performance for Subscription Fulfillment

A case study about a flexible and scalable fulfillment strategy for handling order for a major personalized beauty subscription company.

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Cyber Scams and High-Tech Heists: Securing Freight in the Age of Strategic Cargo Theft

Fortunately, shippers can defend themselves against these forms of transport theft.

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Estes Boosts Pickup Data Visibility in Collaboration With Worldwide Express

Estes Express Lines achieves “clear line of sight” with a new visibility application, tailored to customer preferences defined by WWEX, a third-party logistics provider specializing in serving small to medium-sized shippers.

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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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