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Robot Walks Grocery Aisles, Keeping Tabs on Restocking Needs

An autonomous robot was unveiled recently that can make sure that when you're hankering for Doritos, there's a bag waiting for you at the market.

October Sees Spot Freight Rates Dip Seasonally

Spot market freight volume declined 9.7 percent in October, in a common seasonal pattern, according to the DAT North American Freight Index. Although volume fell below same-month levels of the past five years, total volume for the year to-date has exceeded the same period for every year prior to an atypical 2014.

B2B Purchasers Need to Invest More in E-commerce Technology, Report Says

A recent report suggests that although online sales in the business-to-business sector are growing, those companies should be willing to invest more in e-commerce platforms.

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More 'Sophisticated' Product Placement Seen Among Retailers, Study Says

Analysis of 2013 and 2014 holiday sales data on 300,000 products indicated more sophisticated retail product management, higher quality merchandise offered at discounted prices, and promotions extended after the holiday season, suggesting a promotion trend retailers are likely to apply for the 2015 holidays and beyond.

Internet of Things to See 30 Percent Increase in Connected Devices in 2016, Study Finds

If you think the internet's busy now, just wait until next year. Gartner estimates there will be 6.4 billion connected devices in 2016, up 30 percent from this year.

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Ports Experience 'Dramatic Difference' From Last Year as Holiday Merchandise Comes Ashore

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.3 percent this month over the same time last year as consumers begin their holiday shopping, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Can 'Amazon Transportation and Logistics' Begin to Compete in 3PL World?

Much as it has with cloud computing, Amazon is poised to move in a big way into third-party transportation and logistics services, leveraging its vast network of fulfillment and distribution centers as well as its massive data and cloud assets, according to an equity analyst and media reports.

Novigo Launches Asia-Pacific Operations in Australia

Novigo, a provider of consulting services for SAP supply-chain execution applications, is launching Asia-Pacific operations, with Brisbane, Australia serving as its regional headquarters.

Four Ways a WMS Can Help SMBs Turn Distribution Into a Core Competency

Automation is the buzzword of the moment when it comes to distribution. But many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) feel that automation is cost prohibitive - that it's something for the big guys. An investment in automation, however, doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition.

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Nixing of Keystone Pipeline Could Be Boon for Railroad Transport

President Obama's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline could come with a heavy side of tank cars. Canadian energy companies need about a dozen crude-laden trains each day to replace the volume of oil that could have been transported through KXL.

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Welcome to the 'Always-on' Transformation Taking Place in Business

For leaders in large corporations, business today often feels like being on a steep treadmill with the speed control set to max.

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Special Skill Set Needed for Drivers Who Deliver Through the Front Door

We hear a lot about how consumers' changing lifestyles and shopping habits are impacting retail supply chains in areas like demand planning and inventory management. Much less is said, however, regarding the impact of these trends at the very end of the supply chain, where professional drivers deliver the last mile.

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