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Air Canada Cargo Uses RFID Technology to Monitor Shipments

Air Canada Cargo is in the process of deploying an ultrahigh-frequency RFID solution to manage shipments as they move through its five hubs, or when they enter or leave one of the larger cargo-transfer stations it operates around the world.

Father's Day Spending Expected to Double That of 2015

Spending on dad is expected to climb 6 percent this year - twice the increase of 2015.

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APICS Partners With Software AG to Optimize Supply-Chain Processes

APICS, the professional association for supply-chain management, has entered into a strategic partnership with Software AG.

Strong Growth Predicted for Electric Bike Sales, Even in U.S.

Electric-bike sales are expected to total $15.7bn globally this year and reach $24.3bn in 2025, according to Navigant Research. "It's a category that is wide open," says Edward Benjamin, senior managing director of ECycleElectric Consultants in Fort Myers, Fla., and chairman of the Light Electric Vehicle Association. "Little guys are jumping into a business that no one's been paying attention to," he says.

Walmart Puts Drones Through Warehouse Inventory Management Trials

Soon, the labyrinthine aisles at Walmart's distribution centers - stocked high with canned beans, toys and many other products - could also have a low humming sound.

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Tesla's Electric-Vehicle Business Model Could Leave Automotive Industry in the Dust

The stunning consumer response to Tesla's Model 3, the $35,000 sedan that was unveiled on March 31, appears to prove that Elon Musk's bold master plan remains on track. Moreover, it could well mark the day that electric vehicles went from being niche to mainstream products.

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Complete Supply Chain Visibility of All Your Carriers!

Challenge: Difficulty to get accurate and timely location updates on brokered loads. Traditional in-cab solutions are too costly to install and too difficult to deploy to all outside carriers.

High-tech Retailer Combats Tumultuous Growth Period with Supply Chain Visibility

Challenge: This high tech company was acquired and entered a period of rapid growth through a series of additional acquisitions. Behind the scenes, this company's supply chain had to keep pace with this growth - a tall order in a time of change.

IBM Expands Portfolio of Offerings to Enhance Consumer Experience

IBM has expanded its portfolio of cloud-based applications and cognitive technologies to enhance customer interactions.

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Avnet, ASU Team Up to Launch Innovation Lab

Avnet Inc. has entered into a partnership with Arizona State University and its Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to create the Avnet Innovation Lab.

Pitney Bowes Releases Location-Intelligence Software

Pitney Bowes has released new software designed to provide contextual insights into business data.

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Controlling the Uncontrollable in Supply Chain Management

If you think about it, the supply chain's action is outside the office. It is in a factory making things, a warehouse packing and shipping things, in a store where customers are shopping, or in a conveyance on the move.

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