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Driverless Robotic Vehicles Have Great Potential, But the Human Element Still Needed - for Now

In the world of material handling, the notion of "driverless-ness" has been around for 60 years since the first automated guided vehicle (AGV) appeared in a grocery warehouse. High-tech warehouse operations are already used to the sight of AGVs performing tasks such as the vertical storage and retrieval of pallets and the loading and unloading of pallets onto outbound trailers.

Steady Five Percent Growth Seen for Aircraft Refurbishing Market Through 2020

The global aircraft refurbishing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5 percent until 2020, according to research released by Technavio.

As E-Commerce Grows, More Emphasis Needed on Reverse Supply Chain

Over the years, retailers have become very good at the supply chain - the process of getting goods from the manufacturing plant to the customer. But today, many retailers face a different challenge: taking those goods back, a process referred to as the "reverse supply chain."

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Airbus Lowers Its Estimate of Number of Freighters Needed Over Next 20 Years

Airbus has drastically drawn down the number of dedicated freighters it anticipates being in service 20 years hence, according to its recently released "Global Market Forecast, 2016-2035." The disparity is remarkable, both in terms of number of aircraft and the shift in the market that it signals over the next two decades.

Buying Items Right Off the Store's Shelf - at the Touch of a Spoon

Ikea Canada has completed a two-week trial of a solution that enabled shoppers to purchase merchandise with the tap of a spoon, thanks to radio frequency identification technology.

Time to Change the Way We Regulate the Gig Economy

Employment rules and regulations have failed to keep pace with innovation in the American workforce - especially with regard to the growing number of independent workers.

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Could Apps 'Uberize' Motor Freight, Cut Out Transportation Brokers?

As most of us know, Uber is a technology platform that connects driver-partners with riders through a smartphone app. So the somewhat logical next step might be to "Uberize" the motor carrier industry, as it fits the profile very well.

Sensor Technology Provides In-Transit Visibility

The just-completed expansion of the Panama Canal to support larger container vessels is an important and highly visible milestone in supply chain management. Delivering goods in roughly half the time that it would take by alternate ocean routes will save shipping costs - assuming the goods arrive in good condition. But what if the goods are damaged during loading, unloading or while at sea? What if the container never made it on the vessel? That's where "in-transit visibility" plays an important role in supply chain management.

Almost 40 Percent of Companies Choose New E-Commerce Partner -- or Want One

Consumers expect seamless access to brands -- and their history with those brands -- on every channel they visit, and business shoppers are no exception.

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Imports Pick Up as Back-to-School Shopping Nears

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Sometimes Big Data Analytics Can Be a Big Hindrance

Number crunching can be valuable for firms exploiting their existing resources, but can backfire for companies seeking to branch out with new products or services.

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Newshoring: Using Domestic Resources to Collaborate and Innovate

Newshoring - a manufacturing strategy that is creating jobs closer to home - is achieved by setting up supply chains close to innovation hubs like Pittsburgh, Chicago, Boston and others. It allows businesses across America to rethink their resources - and to offer a quicker turnaround to their customers, who are increasingly demanding faster service. And because these high-tech companies can partner with other companies and innovators at these hubs, small and midsize companies can act big and compete globally on a more level playing field - as well as save time and money. Watch these informative highlights from the Newshoring Symposium here.

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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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