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BravoSolution Issues New Version of BravoAdvantage

BravoSolution has released version 16 of BravoAdvantage, its software platform for managing strategic procurement.

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.

Syspro Develops Enhanced Espresso Mobile App

Syspro, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is enhancing its mobile application, known as Espresso.

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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From Inventory Tracking to Surveillance, RFID Aids Clothing Retailer's Operations

Denimwall Inc. has launched a radio frequency identification solution at the G-Star RAW clothing store that it owns and operates in New York City's Union Square, to do everything from tracking inventory, managing sales transactions and providing electronic article surveillance to letting shoppers view product information on a touchscreen.

New Analytical Tools Should Aid CFO in Forecast Accuracy

We're always forecasting - thinking about what will happen, assessing its likelihood, and contemplating the implications. For CFOs, the stakes are especially high when it comes to the difference between accurate and inaccurate forecasts.

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Sure, Robots Are Handy, But Can They Fold Laundry?

Robert Gordon, an economist at Northwestern University, likes to play a game he calls Find the Robot. As he goes about his everyday life - shopping, traveling through airports - he looks for machines performing tasks that humans once handled. Most of what he sees doesn't impress him.

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Absent Sound Strategy, Digital Initiatives Can Leave Organizations Vulnerable

Managers are increasingly nervous about the lack of progress in their digital initiatives. Too often, organizations merely add digital "pixie dust" to traditional processes or engage in a frenzy of digital experiments and ventures. Rather than drive competitive advantage, these efforts leave companies more vulnerable.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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