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Robots May Conquer E-Commerce's Problematic Last Mile

In the shadow of Greenwich's 02 Arena - the futuristic dome originally built as London’s showpiece for the Millennium - what looks like a picnic cooler on wheels zips among groups of gawking children. This little delivery robot, designed to autonomously navigate sidewalks, not roads, later this year will begin making deliveries from local businesses direct to customers. In doing so, it may just conquer e-commerce's final frontier: the Last Mile, the least efficient and most problematic step in the delivery process.

Is Widespread Adoption of Robotics Imminent?

Robotics has played a significant role in shaping the manufacturing environment for decades. Yet the impact of robotics in manufacturing has traditionally been directed at industrial manufacturing (think automotive manufacturing). This is all about to change as the new wave of robotics are equipped with intelligence systems, designed for flexibility and mobility, armed with sensors to enable human and robot collaboration, and are priced more attractively for a broader base of buyers.

You Say You're Customer-Centric, But Are You Really?

Most business leaders stress the importance of understanding customers to stay relevant in today's fast-changing competitive environment. Why, then, do many companies focus inward and, as a result, overlook or underestimate change signals?

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Cellcontrol Partners With TomTom to Reduce Truck Driver Distraction

Cellcontrol has developed a customized version of its safe-driving platform specifically for TomTom Bridge, a semi-rugged navigation device built for vehicle fleets.

Big Data Has Made Decision Making Worse, Not Better, Report Says

Across many industries, both business planning and key decision-making are increasingly informed by big data. As pressure mounts to match business operations to the record pace of current, aggressive market innovation, more organizations are looking to base decisions on hard numbers in order to mitigate risk and raise return. But faulty interpretation of data invites error in deriving and applying insights.

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ERP Systems Aren't Fungible. You Need One Designed Especially for Your Industry.

No two companies are alike, and their ERP systems shouldn't be either. Manufacturing and distribution, in particular, have unique, and uniquely complex, processes and workflows that require functionality a vanilla ERP application can't provide.

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Seven in 10 Decision Makers to Accelerate Warehouse Technology Investment by 2020, Study Claims

Consumer expectations will drive increased investment in IT and operational functions in warehouses over the next four years as manufacturing and logistics companies continue to adjust to delivering directly to consumers, according to the latest Warehouse Vision Study from Zebra Technologies.

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RFID Technology Enables Energy Company to Manage Costly, Sensitive Tools

German energy technology company SSC Wind is using passive ultrahigh-frequency and high-frequency RFID tags, in combination with GPS technology, to manage tools and equipment stored within containers and service vehicles on its job sites. In so doing, the company can better account for the tools and ensure their return at day's end.

Tecsys Debuts Warehouse-Management Software for SMBs

Tecsys Inc. has developed OneSpring, offering warehouse-management system (WMS) capabilities aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

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Hyster-Yale Acquires U.S., U.K. Businesses of Speedshield

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. has acquired the telematics installation and distribution businesses in the U.S. and U.K. of Speedshield Technology, Pty Ltd.

Vistex Integrates Pricing, Contract Management App With SAPHybris Commerce

Vistex Inc., a provider of applications for pricing, contract and incentive management, has integrated the pricing capabilities of the SAP Data Maintenance application for ERP [Enterprise Resource Planning] by Vistex with SAP Hybris Commerce.

Denso Unveils New Line of Handheld Barcode Terminals

Denso ADC, the Americas sales arm of Denso Wave Inc., has announced release of the BHT-1500 Series of handheld barcode terminals.

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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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