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Janam Unveils Portable RFID Tag Reader for Rail
Janam Technologies LLC, a seller of rugged mobile computers for scanning barcodes and communicating wirelessly, has launched its XM2-RFID for Rail device.
Swisslog Wraps Up Acquisition of Forte Industries
Swisslog has completed its acquisition of Forte Industries, a warehouse automation system integrator based in Mason, Ohio.
Report Predicts Ten Million Pieces of Furniture to Be Equipped with Wireless Charging Features
Ikea's recently announced wireless charging line of furniture is expected to jump-start a trend that will amount to 10 million sticks of high-tech furniture sold in just two years.
With $10Bn Invested, Walmart Becomes Largest IT Spender in the World
Saying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail but the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.
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Sales of Trucks Powered by Natural Gas in Slow Lane
Truckers are ordering new equipment in record numbers, but are not turning to natural-gas-fueled trucks as fast as had been projected two years ago, according to a report from ACT Research.
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The Chief Security Officer Has Arrived in the C-Suite - and That's a Good Thing
The relationship between the chief information officer and chief security officer (or chief information security officer) can be fraught with tension - and that can be a good thing. Both executives play a critical role in your organization's C-suite, and better understanding these sometimes overlapping roles can only make your business stronger and more secure.
Spot Rates Dip as Capacity Exceeds Loads
National average spot truckload rates drifted downward amid weaker demand during the week ending April 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.
Two Cases Illustrate How to Make Supply Chain More Agile
What would it take for manufacturing businesses to operate like the best online retailers? How can such companies turn orders around in a day, deliver them with greater customization, and replenish stocks seamlessly? These aren't idle questions for the top teams of manufacturers, because customers, across both B2C and B2B markets, are more fickle now; service demands are steadily notching upward; and economic volatility shows no sign of abating. Supply operations often struggle to keep pace, as many aren't sufficiently agile to capture fleeting upside opportunities or to mitigate fast-moving risks.
Among Many Things on Manufacturing CFO's Mind Is How to Craft Effective Corporate Income Tax Strategy
Balancing daily operations and long-term strategy is at the forefront of every chief financial officer's mind, and in a business environment that is often riddled with a multitude of daily challenges and high demands on time, a focus on long-term success is required to maintain a company's competitive edge.
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Suppliers Gear Up as Autonomous Vehicles Take to the Road
It is no longer a question of if but when autonomous vehicles (AVs) will hit the road. In the auto industry's most significant inflection in 100 years, vehicles with varying levels of self-driving capability - ranging from single-lane highway driving to autonomous valet parking to traffic jam autopilot - will start to become available to consumers as soon as mid-2015 or early 2016. Development of autonomous-driving technology is gaining momentum across a broad front that encompasses OEMs, suppliers, technology providers, academic institutions, municipal governments, and regulatory bodies.
As Auto Industry Takes Off, Chemicals Sector Hitches Ridev
Since 2009, global production has increased by about 25 million units, according to KPMG, and estimates put the current revenue for the auto industry at more than $2tr. Many analysts estimate that about 4 to 5 million new cars and light trucks will be in use each year in the near future. This isn't just good news for automakers - chemical manufacturers will also see a boost because of how the two industries are linked.
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Of Water, Snakes and Alligators: The World of Supply-Chain Risk
So you think you've anticipated every possible disaster in your supply chain risk-management plan? How about snakes and alligators in your clean rooms?
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