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U.S. Trucking Industry Sees Trailer Sales Hit Record High in 2015
Although orders were slower in December, 2015 was the trailer industry's best shipment year in history, just edging out the previous record set in 1999, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.
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Macy's Credits RFID With Reducing $1Bn of Inventory in Omnichannel Initiative
Macy's is turning to RFID to support omnichannel initiatives, specifically its "Pick to the Last Unit" (P2LU) program. The retailer will use Tyco Retail Solutions' inventory visibility platform to access its full inventory throughout its entire store base.
Wavelink Adds Connector Support to Mobile Productivity Suite
The Mobile Enterprise Productivity Suite of Wavelink is now being supported by an Xtraction Solutions connector.
IDV Solutions Launches Alert Tool for Visual Command Center
IDV Solutions LLC has launched an extension with the Sigma Group's ActivistMap.com that will help command centers to act more quickly in the event of political violence or acts of terrorism that threaten employees, the supply chain or operations.
Checkpoint Systems Brings Retail Visibility App to the Cloud
Checkpoint Systems Inc., a vendor of merchandise-availability applications for the retail industry, has collaborated with Microsoft Corp. to bring its Checkpoint RFID software to the cloud, and enhance it with Microsoft analytical tools.
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Syspro Develops Enhanced Espresso Mobile App
Syspro, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is enhancing its mobile application, known as Espresso.
Management That Sets SMART Goals Acting Kinda Stupid
Worldwide, managers are setting SMART (Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely) goals, expecting these to make this "the year" to revitalize or transform their businesses. Instead, most of these professionals should retire SMART, or at least rescind its status of standard operating procedure.
Economic, Currency Factors Have Worst Effects on Business, Survey Finds
The manufacturing world is being shaped by technological, demographic, and market megatrends and how companies respond will define their future performance.
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Four Technology-Driven Trends Could Upend Automotive Supply Chain
Today's economies are dramatically changing, triggered by development in emerging markets, the accelerated rise of new technologies, sustainability policies, and changing consumer preferences around ownership. Digitization, increasing automation, and new business models have revolutionized other industries, and automotive will be no exception. These forces are giving rise to four disruptive technology-driven trends in the automotive sector: diverse mobility, autonomous driving, electrification, and connectivity.
As Diesel Price Drops, Truckload Spot Rates Also Tumble
After spiking to start the year, load-to-truck ratios and truckload rates on the spot market slid downward during the week ending Jan. 16, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
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In Wake of Difficult Year, Construction Equipment Market Could See Almost 4 Percent Growth in 2016
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to grow 3.9 percent in unit terms in 2016, to 760,508 machines, according to economic forecasting and market research consultant, Off-Highway Research.
Kroger's Weekly Circular Goes Digital
Digital disruption is affecting retailers of all stripes, but the grocery sector has been slow to adopt new technological tools. But that doesn't mean the nation's largest grocery chain isn't innovating around the digital path to purchase.
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