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August's Class 8 Truck Orders Down 35 Percent Year Over Year

FTR data shows that preliminary Class 8 net orders for August stood at 14,000 units, slightly above expectations and a 36 percent improvement over July. However, the Class 8 order activity for August was the weakest for that month since 2010 and down 35 percent from August 2015. Class 8 orders for the last twelve months have totaled 206,000 units.

CDP to Rate Corporate Supply Chain Leaders on Climate Action

The supply chain program at CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, has published the methodology behind what it says is the first ever system to assess how companies manage carbon and climate change across their supply chains.

Increased Throughput and Accuracy in High-End Jewelry Distribution Center

Challenge: ScottTech worked with a high-end jewelry manufacturer that was looking to increase throughput and accuracy in their main distribution center. They were seeking automation tools and processes that satisfied stringent quality and efficiency metrics.

IoT Platform Provides Single Interface for South African Meat Company

Cavalier Group, a vertically integrated provider of red meat to South African retailers, operates cattle and lamb livestock farms, feedlots, livestock trading houses, slaughterhouses and meat packing plants across the country. It had relied heavily on various sensors to manage its operations - such as thermistors that are used to ensure its chillers are operating optimally - and its security systems, such as access control and CCTV cameras. But because those sensor and security networks were in silos with separate interfaces, they were not always easy to use.

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Coke, Pepsi Square Off in Water War

The cola wars may be ancient history, but Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are facing off again. This time, it's about water.

Carrier Transicold Offering Telematics System for Reefer Transport

Carrier Transicold will offer a customized telematics system for transporting refrigeration units (TRUs).

Lure of Cheaper Airbag Lands Auto Industry in Litigation, Largest Recall Ever

Automakers embraced Takata's cheaper technology almost 20 years ago despite signs that it was unsafe. The airbags are now at the center of the auto industry's biggest recall.

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RFID Technology Enables the 'Re-Imagined' Store

More than ever, retailers are reimagining their businesses - the functions their stores provide, the value they bring, and how they operate, driven not only by the rise of omnichannel and the need to respond to competitive threats from Amazon and others, but as well by the possibilities that new technologies create. We are at the beginning of a new era, where the store is a multi-faceted venue with the ability to fulfill orders with the efficiency of a warehouse and capture shoppers' buying behaviors and personalize as well as websites do, all while providing the experiential and human touches that only a physical store can.

Technology Enables Small, Mid-Sized Companies 'Become More International'

Globally and in the U.S., a new breed of company - including manufacturers - are taking advantage of growth outside their home market and going international. To what extent are small and middle market businesses becoming more multinational? What's driving this trend?

Cold-Chain Logistics Benefits from Real-Time Monitors, IoT Technologies, Study Says

Real-time monitoring solutions and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies can identify more problems in cold chains than incumbent systems, but a strong business case exists only for high-value products like vaccines or clinical samples, and commodities that suffer high loss rates, according to Lux Research.

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Trying to Sell Winter Coats Online When It's Summer in Australia?

U.S. retailers gearing up for the holidays could be overlooking a key source of sales: international shoppers. To win in the global e-commerce race, companies can't rely on the same approach they use domestically. Featured products, marketing content, and promotions targeting U.S. consumers may not resonate in all markets. For example, as U.S. retailers promote their discounts on that latest style winter coat, super-fast sled or snow tires, they'll need to remember that it's summer in Australia.

As Clothing Retailer Learned, One-Size-Fits-All Merchandising Plan Doesn't Work Globally

Appealing to the cultural and economic specifics of a foreign market is the key to getting consumers to shop more frequently and spend more.

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

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