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If Drones Aren't Answer to Last-Mile Delivery, Maybe Robotics Is

A drone alone can't make "last-mile" home delivery scale. But robots can.

Hitachi Consulting Unveils Cloud Migration for Oracle Cloud

Hitachi Consulting Corp. has introduced the Hitachi Consulting Cloud Migration application.

Cin7 Launches in U.S Market With Cloud-Based Inventory Management

Cin7, provider of cloud-based inventory-management software, has launched in the U.S. market.

Hey, Bartender: My RFID Chip Says It's Time for Another

When car race fans ordered drinks at last month's Italian Formula (F1) Grand Prix, at a pop-up bar operated by the Martini wine and spirits company, they could opt for a drink with an intelligent ice cube containing a Bluetooth beacon and sensor that could not only cool their beverage but order the next one for them.

Airline Business Can Teach Pharmaceutical Industry About Value of Social Media

Airlines are known for their quick and effective social media responses, often helping stranded and annoyed passengers in real time. But while pharma companies can't solve problems instantly with a reroute or seat change, they can definitely look to airline's social media savvy for inspiration, one industry consultant says.

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Hanjin Failure Leaves Thousands of Containers, Chassis Stranded at L.A., Long Beach Ports

The Hanjin bankruptcy has created a shortage of chassis in Southern California at the busiest time of year for many shippers and their truckers.

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As Health Consciousness Rises, So Does Growth in 'Healthy' Snacks

Growth of healthy snacks rose by 7 percent in 2014-2015 compared to "conventional" snacks, which only increased by 5 percent, according to research from Euromonitor International entitled No Sugar, Please: How Snacks Are Being Redefined.

Dismantling NAFTA Is Much Easier to Talk About Than Do

When you buy an "American-made" car, you are probably buying a car that has an immensely complicated mix of components that were also made in Mexico and Canada. The same is true for many electronics, and advanced textiles like carpeting. The beef in your grocery store might be from a cow that was fattened and slaughtered in the United States, but that was very likely born across the border in Mexico.

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How a Leading Brewing Company Went From Zero to Hero

Challenge: A leading brewing company with over 400 distributors was not able to meet retailer demands for automating critical supply chain processes from purchasing to replenishment. At the threat of losing precious retail shelf space, the brewer undertook a journey that would transform its manual processes to an industry-leading B2B integration program, which now has retailers calling it for supply chain advice.

Pharma Cold Chain

Regulatory Expectations, GDP Implementation, Distribution Planning, Air vs Sea vs Rail, Emerging Markets Update

Software AG Teams With Detego for Retail Analytics, Visibility

Software AG is partnering with Detego, a vendor of business intelligence for the fashion industry, to provide retailers with item-level merchandise location, visibility and analytics in real time.

IAG Cargo Launches Emergency Shipment Service

IAG Cargo has launched Critical, an emergency shipment service.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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

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