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ONR Begins World's Largest Unmanned Naval Systems Exercise
This week, the world's largest exercise for unmanned vehicles in the marine environment begins in waters off north-west Scotland, according to the United States Navy's Office of Naval Research.
Aljex, MyFreightWorld Announce Discounted LTL Rates
Transportation management software provider Aljex and freight brokerage company MyFreightWorld have announced they will provide discounted less-than-truckload rates through a new online rating engine.
Big Data Could Predict Healthcare Needs, Infringe on Privacy
The future of the U.S. healthcare system could be influenced to a large extent by a company that makes weapons of war.
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UN Agency To Fee Airlines for Cross-Border Flight Pollution
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a United Nations agency, has announced a framework for mandatory carbon-offsetting on all international flights. The agreement was backed by 65 countries, which between them account for 86.5 percent of international flight operations.
Weak Global Growth May Reinforce Anti-Trade Sentiment, I.M.F. Warns
The International Monetary Fund has warned that sluggish economic growth throughout the world could bolster an anti-trade backlash that has become a feature of politics in both the United States and Europe.
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New Research: World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Double Returns
World-class procurement organizations now have 18 percent lower operating costs than typical companies, and operate with 28 percent fewer staff, while generating more than twice the return on investment, according to new benchmark research from The Hackett Group.
East Coast Warehouse Says RFID Tracking Boosted Productivity, Cut Costs
East Coast Warehouse & Distribution (ECW), a provider of logistics services, has reduced labor costs and increased productivity via a radio frequency identification solution that tracks the locations of more than 1,000 shipping containers throughout its 60-acre yard.
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REI's New DC Is 8 Times Faster, Energy Self-Sufficient, Retailer Says
Outdoor apparel retailer REI has designed its new distribution center to be both energy and workflow efficient. The DC, in the Arizona desert, is a net-zero energy facility and will provide to co-op retailer with 20 years of free energy, according to Rick Bingle, REI's vice president of supply chain.
PTM Launches New Fusion Pallet
Plastic crate manufacturer PTM has launched its new Fusion Pallet, an evolution of its predecessor, the Ultra Pallet.
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Report Shows Supply Chain Gaps in Organic Food Boom
Consumer demand is driving a surge in New Zealand's domestic organic market, and supply shortages have caused distributors to turn to imports, according to a recent report by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).
UPS Testing Drones for Package Delivery
UPS has begun testing drones with robot-maker CyPhy Works to make commercial deliveries in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
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October Imports Spike as Retailers Prepare for Holidays
October is expected to be the second-busiest month of the year for the nation's major retail container ports as merchants stock up for the holiday shopping season, according to a report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
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