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With the Internet of Things, We're at the Dawn of Smart Manufacturing

Manufacturing worldwide is on the cusp of a revolution. New information technologies are suddenly offering not only to make the management of manufacturing more effective, as we saw with early versions of plant and enterprise software, but the work itself smarter.

Norwegian Truck-Body Manufacturer Offers Trailers Equipped with RFID Technology

Bussbygg, a truck-body maker based in Norway, says one of its customers is using two RFID-enabled refrigerated trailers in an ongoing trial, and finds that the technology shortens the delivery of goods by 30 minutes per stop, while preventing errors.

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Jump Technologies Unveils App for Receiving and Tracking Package

Jump Technologies Inc., a vendor of cloud-based mobile software for inventory management in hospitals, has released InnerTrack.

Mobile Payments Not Catching On? Just Give Them Time.

Smartphones have yet to displace cash or credit cards at the retail point of sale. But give them time.

NFC Labeling Solution Targets Chemical, Pharmaceutical Companies

Flexstr8, a smart-label start-up based in El Segundo, Calif., has released a near field communication-enabled labeling solution for on-demand printing of labels that link NFC readers to data about the labeled products.

Quality Barcode Printing Is Vital to Successful Supply Chains

Barcodes are indispensable for the exchange of vital data. It's time we recognized the important contribution that barcode printers make to the success of a company's supply chain – and to its bottom line.

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Fourteen Percent of Retail Payments Made by Smartphone or Tablet, Study Says

While cash remains king at the point-of-sale, a variety of other digital payment methods are preferred by consumers, with 25 percent of all smartphone owners now using mobile wallets.

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Quite Aside From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - What About Drone Cargo Ships?

Drone ships may be the next generation of shipping. Rolls Royce recently launched a $7.2m autonomous ship project intended to pave the way for drone vessels.

Aljex Integrates Software With 10-4 Systems

Aljex Software Inc., a provider of hosted applications for brokers, third-party logistics providers, carriers and other transportation entities, has integrated with 10-4 Systems.

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Is It Time to Scrap Your ERP Maintenance Contract?

Many ERP customers, with their installations getting long in the tooth, are considering canceling their vendor maintenance agreements, some of which can run into the millions or tens of millions of dollars.

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Baxter's Software and Planning Services Help IT Service Provider Scale

Challenge: This datacenter infrastructure start-up with a global installed base and support centers around the world, turned to Baxter to help: • Meet 4-hour and next-day on-site hardware service commitments. • Quickly scale service and support globally. • Maximize resources to focus on core competencies.

SkyBitz Unveils Truck Tracking, Management App

SkyBitz has introduced a new product in its line of remote asset-tracking and information-management systems.

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

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