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New Omnichannel Real Estate Models Are 'Secret Weapon' in Retail War
Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
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Need for More Data Expected to Drive Growth in Advanced Information Collection Systems
There will be a surge in next-generation advanced data collection devices, which will intelligently edit and communicate data and play a critical role in providing improved business analytics, or Big Data, according to a Datalogic survey.
Majority of CFOs Don't See Rosy Economic Picture Ahead for U.S., Study Finds
Sixty percent of CFOs believe the state of the U.S. economy will remain the same or worsen during the next six months, according to the Grant Thornton LLP 2013 Fall CFO Survey. The survey reflects the insights of more than 1,600 CFOs and other senior financial executives across the United States.
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Auto Auction Company Upgrades Mobile Computers to Track Vehicles
Challenge: Our client is a leading independent, dealer exclusive auto auction offering over 2,000 vehicles a week. Their in-house inventory tracking software was running on outdated mobile devices, and its upgraded wireless network had strict requirements for compatibility, thus limiting the number of devices available.
National Beverage Distributor Uncovers New Operational Efficiencies with Mobility
Challenge: Our client was in need of a more intuitive, point-and-click route accounting solution. To complement the new route accounting system, our client needed to procure and manage new hardware throughout the products' lifecycles.
Fleet Tracking and Delivery Management Improves Armored Car Company
Challenge: Our client needed to move away from a paper-based solution, which was inefficient, expensive, and error-prone. Under the historical system, paperwork was involved with every step of the parcel dispatch and delivery process. Our client wanted to automate its dispatching operations and collect better data in the field, plus reduce the number of potential misdirects.
Lufthansa Cargo Deploys First Boeing 777 Freighter
Lufthansa Cargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, with a flight to New York.
Heartland Express Acquires Gordon Trucking
Heartland Express Inc. has acquired 100 percent of the stock of Pacific, Wash.-based Gordon Trucking Inc.
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Cost of Ground Transportation Inches Up in Canada
Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.1 percent in September when compared with August results.
With Growing Economy, Poland Becomes Highly Attractive Center for Business Investment
With much of Europe still struggling to recover from the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, Poland stands out as an unlikely island of economic success, a place where companies and individuals plan for growth rather than decline.
Cold Chain Technologies Debuts Four Product Families
Cold Chain Technologies, a provider of thermal packaging, has introduced four product families under the brands of KoolTemp GTS Express, Excel, Extreme and Evolution.
U-Freight Inks Partnership Pact With China Air Express Co. Ltd.
The U-Freight Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Air Express Co. Ltd.
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