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Following Data Breaches in 2014, Many Companies Opt for Encryption

An annual survey of encryption deployment in businesses finds that slightly more firms have a comprehensive strategy than last year, with retail and health care firms showing the most significant gains.

Janam Unveils Portable RFID Tag Reader for Rail

Janam Technologies LLC, a seller of rugged mobile computers for scanning barcodes and communicating wirelessly, has launched its XM2-RFID for Rail device.

Swisslog Wraps Up Acquisition of Forte Industries

Swisslog has completed its acquisition of Forte Industries, a warehouse automation system integrator based in Mason, Ohio.

Report Predicts Ten Million Pieces of Furniture to Be Equipped with Wireless Charging Features

Ikea's recently announced wireless charging line of furniture is expected to jump-start a trend that will amount to 10 million sticks of high-tech furniture sold in just two years.

With $10Bn Invested, Walmart Becomes Largest IT Spender in the World

Saying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail but the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.

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Spot Rates Dip as Capacity Exceeds Loads

National average spot truckload rates drifted downward amid weaker demand during the week ending April 18, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Two Cases Illustrate How to Make Supply Chain More Agile

What would it take for manufacturing businesses to operate like the best online retailers? How can such companies turn orders around in a day, deliver them with greater customization, and replenish stocks seamlessly? These aren't idle questions for the top teams of manufacturers, because customers, across both B2C and B2B markets, are more fickle now; service demands are steadily notching upward; and economic volatility shows no sign of abating. Supply operations often struggle to keep pace, as many aren't sufficiently agile to capture fleeting upside opportunities or to mitigate fast-moving risks.

Among Many Things on Manufacturing CFO's Mind Is How to Craft Effective Corporate Income Tax Strategy

Balancing daily operations and long-term strategy is at the forefront of every chief financial officer's mind, and in a business environment that is often riddled with a multitude of daily challenges and high demands on time, a focus on long-term success is required to maintain a company's competitive edge.

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Suppliers Gear Up as Autonomous Vehicles Take to the Road

It is no longer a question of if but when autonomous vehicles (AVs) will hit the road. In the auto industry's most significant inflection in 100 years, vehicles with varying levels of self-driving capability - ranging from single-lane highway driving to autonomous valet parking to traffic jam autopilot - will start to become available to consumers as soon as mid-2015 or early 2016. Development of autonomous-driving technology is gaining momentum across a broad front that encompasses OEMs, suppliers, technology providers, academic institutions, municipal governments, and regulatory bodies.

The Growing Role of Prescriptive Analytics in Supply Chain Management

The traditional supply chain and the supply chain management function are being morphed into an integrated value chain. This optimization makes up for a more efficient flow of supplies and products; and more importantly, an emphasis in customer and business value.

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'Supply Chain for Dummies' E-book Available Free for Limited Time

For a limited time, JDA Software Group is offering Supply Chain For Dummies, available as a free download from its web site.

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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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