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Association of European Airlines Wants Parity in EU, U.S. Air Cargo Security Rules
Europe's leading network carriers, represented by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), are urging U.S. regulators to fully recognise European air cargo security standards and accelerate progress towards a mutual recognition agreement.
Cost Savings Through FTZ Services
Challenge: Our customer, a large consumer electronics manufacturer, was spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in customs and brokerage fees because they were not benefiting from Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services. Realizing the great savings potential, our customer shared their need for FTZ services with us.
Online Retailing - and a Sneak Peek at ASOS
I'm a big fan of online shopping, with my personal favorites being Piperlime and ASOS. Let's face it - in an increasingly busy and hectic world, if you had the choice between buying something from the comfort of your own home, or pushing through throngs of crazed shoppers on a Saturday afternoon, for a lot of people the decision is an easy one. For me, it's a no-brainer.
Swissport International Adapts Track-and-Trace Service for Mobile Phones
Swissport International Ltd., a provider of air-cargo handling services, is now offering its track-and-trace capability for cargo customers and their partners via mobile phones.
Use Caution in Regulating Mobile Payment, Retail Group Urges
The National Retail Federation has urged the Federal Trade Commission to move cautiously in establishing regulations for mobile payments, and said any rules that are adopted should parallel those for the underlying form of payment and not be specific to the technology.
The Payoff of Customer Preference Planning
The days of planning based on history or store volume have gone the way of the buggy whip. It is no longer enough for buyers to arm themselves with a spreadsheet and a prayer. Omni-channel commerce requires companies to re-think their planning processes in order to profit. In this new retail environment, old paradigms have been shaken, replaced by much more complicated planning tools that answer the omni-channel commerce questions that can make or break a business.
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Three Keys to Success in Distribution Transformation
Projects to change distribution networks can be highly complex. To guarantee success, says Mike Dunn, group vice president, Fortna, participants must fully understand the need for change, get total commitment from all departments in a company, and work with a knowledgeable partner.
Vocollect Unveils VoiceExpress for Rapid Implementation at DCs
Vocollect, a provider of voice technology for mobile workers, has introduced Vocollect VoiceExpress for distribution center and warehouse operators.
Why You Need a Carousel/Vertical Lift Module
Carousel and vertical lift module equipment increases floor space capacity and cuts costs, say Ed Romaine, chief marketing officer, Sapient Automation, and David Schneider, marketing manager for Hanel Storage Systems.
Performance Incentives in Inbound Logistics
The unloading dock is all important to boosting efficiency and productivity throughout one's warehouse and distribution facility, says Ryan Howard, vice president of business development for Inbound Technologies. Labor-management technology uses the best of team and individual incentive methodologies to increase productivity, maintain quality standards and keep workers safe.
Tire Maker Uses RFID Technology to Track Components, Reduce Wastage
The Continental Tire factory in Sarreguemines, France, has increased its production of tires from 33,000 tires per day to 38,000, thanks to a real-time location system it installed in September 2011 to track tire components. The RTLS has also helped the company reduce wastage of tire components, known as "semi products," by 20 percent.
Going Green With Sales Carbon Operations Planning
"Sales Carbon Operations Planning" (SCOP) offers a new take on supply-chain management, bringing together traditional sales and operations planning (S&OP) techniques and the need for companies to track and reduce their carbon emissions. "It's my way of making it easy to transfer into sustainability with your existing processes," says Silvia Leahu-Aluas, owner of Sustainable Manufacturing Consulting. The new term covers everything from basic carbon dioxide management to a full understanding of the economic and environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions.
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