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Study Finds Reversal of Outsourcing Initiatives Gains Momentum

Relocation of manufacturing and product sourcing to emerging economies is no longer the gold standard for global businesses, according to a study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's, Global Supply Chain Institute.

West Coast Port Congestion: A Lesson in Risk Management

Argue all you want about the reasons behind gridlock at U.S. West Coast ports, but one conclusion is inescapable: it proves the need for effective supply-chain risk management.

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Goods-to-Person Automation: The Basics

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Canadian Retailer Testing Use of 60-Foot Container

Canadian Tire is pushing the envelope and has developed a 60-foot container that has received government approval and will soon by deployed on multiple lanes.

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Brick and Mortar Fights Back! The Push for Same-Day Delivery From Stores

Traditional retailers aren't taking the challenge from pure e-tailers lying down. They can deliver on same-day orders, too.

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Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Vietnam

Yusen Logistics (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. is continuing its expansion in Vietnam with the addition of a new warehouse in Hai Phong City in the northern part of the country.

With Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Is Anyone's Job Safe From Robot Replacement?

From self-driving cars, to intelligent assistants on smart phones, to IBM's Watson beating humans at Jeopardy, to potentially autonomous military weapons, the effects of increasingly sophisticated automation are undeniable. With leading companies like Google spending millions to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics start-ups, financial markets are also betting that AI will become a bigger part of our lives and society.

Amazon's Robots Picking, Shipping Your Holiday Gifts This Year

This holiday season, Amazon's little helper is an orange, 320-pound robot called Kiva.

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Chinese E-commerce Giant Draws Closer to China Postal Airlines for Deliveries

With the meteoric rise of both e-commerce and express shipping across China, a distribution relationship between Alibaba and SF Express seems to be a natural fit. However, with SF Express recently showing interest in developing its own e-commerce businesses, Alibaba may consider SF Express as more of a competitor, making China Postal Airlines a more comfortable distribution option.

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IMO Rules That Loaded Ocean Containers or Their Contents Must Be Weighed Before Placement on Vessels

The International Maritime Organization has decided to make it mandatory to weigh loaded containers before they are transported by sea. The initiative is designed to enhance safety and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Australia Could Become World's Largest Exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade is booming, and Australia will play a growing role in the Asian market despite increasing competition and cost pressures, according to the 2014 Gas Market Report that was recently released by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).

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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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