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Despite Knowing Danger of Inventory Mis-picks, Industry Still Relies on Paper Lists for the Most Part, Study Says
Distribution centers are losing an average of nearly $390,000 every year due to mis-picks, according to a study conducted by Everett, Wash.-based Intermec Inc.
Greater Access to Supply Chain Finance Urged for Suppliers in Central Europe
Significant liquidity could be released for supplier companies based in Central Europe through supply chain finance, according to the latest research from Demica. Its new study reveals that such programmes could help unlock combined working capital of more than €16bn for suppliers in Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary in the manufacturing, wholesale and logistics sectors.
With Competition from Other Low-cost nations, Whither Mexico's Maquiladoras?
When Mexico set up the first maquiladoras half a century ago, they were sweatshops that simply bolted or stitched together imported parts, then exported the assembled product north across the border to the United States. America got cheap goods; Mexico got jobs and export revenues. Now, with competition growing from other low-cost locations, and with the government cutting some of their tax breaks, the maquiladoras are having to step up their efforts to become innovative.
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Carrier Transicold Offers Power-Saving Mode for Container Reefer Units
Carrier Transicold is now offering a Quest II power-saving mode for its container-refrigeration units.
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Brazilian Grocer Uses RFID to More Accurately Weigh Fish, Other Products in Its Cold Chain
Grupo Pão-de-Açúcar (GPA) has found an RFID solution to a problem that previously affected both logistics and accounting for its Pão-de-Açúcar and Extra supermarket chains. The distribution of fish, as well as other products in its cold chain, presents significant challenges for the retailer. After all, fish do not have identical weights, and businesses work with average values per unit, resulting in differences between what theoretically was delivered to a store, what was really sold and the expected revenue generated by marketing.
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Your Loading Dock Is Indispensable, But The Reality Is That It Can Be Dangerous
Looking at safety statistics, it's easy to conclude that the loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of your operations. A quarter of all accidents occur there. The majority of these accidents result in the dreaded back injury that, according to OHSA, ultimately ends up costing U.S. companies upwards of $80bn dollars annually.
Just-in-Time Manufacturing Carries Both Good and Bad for Electronics Supply Chain
The rise of just-in-time manufacturing has created a revolution across the supply chains of many industries, including electronics components. But there is a negative.
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Reusing Packaging Brings Efficiency to the Supply Chain
Looking for a way to make your supply chain more efficient? You might want to consider reusable packaging.
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Foxfire Introduces SaaS-based Inventory Management Software
Foxfire, a warehouse management software provider, recently announced the availability of Foxfire Inventory Pro, a cloud-based inventory management software for small to mid-sized businesses.
Descartes Updates Home-Delivery App for Retailers
Descartes Systems Group has launched an updated home-delivery application for retailers.
HighJump Partners With AdvancePro, Unisun Software
The TrueCommerce EDI Solutions Group of HighJump Software Inc. is partnering with Unisun Software, a provider of produce-inventory management and accounting software for packers, growers and shippers.
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