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How the Pandemic Is Paving the Way for Robots in Retail Fulfillment

Automation was proceeding at a rapid pace in many factories and warehouses before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, however, concerns over worker health, the need for social distancing, and the relentless push for cost-cutting are accelerating the progress of robots for order fulfillment.

Source: Bloomberg

Watch: The State of E-Invoicing in the U.S.

Louis Rossi, director of business development with Comarch, explains why U.S. companies have been slower than those of other countries to adopt electronic invoicing — and how they stand to benefit by getting onboard with the technology.

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Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

Before investing in new infrastructure, you must first take a step back.

Preparing to Automate: How to Evaluate Your Operations Prior to Implementing an AS/RS

Five Strategies for Optimizing Warehouse Operations With Automation

No. 1: Retrofit your facility with a high-density automated storage and retrieval system.

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Podcast | How Transportation Spend Signals the Health of the Economy

Spending patterns in the transportation industry are a good barometer of the condition of the economy at large — but the results can be murky.

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U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

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Amazon Drivers Are Hanging Smartphones in Trees to Get More Work

A strange phenomenon has emerged near Amazon delivery stations and Whole Foods stores: smartphones dangling from trees. Contract delivery drivers are putting them there to get a jump on rivals seeking orders.

Source: Bloomberg

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem — It's a Symptom

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past.

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Five Tips for Creating an Efficient Supplier Onboarding Process

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

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Lawmakers Seek to Curb U.S. Reliance on China for Rare Earths

U.S. House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing dependence on China for rare earths used in everything from electric vehicles to missiles to wind turbines.

Source: Bloomberg

How to Recycle Obsolete Goods to Protect the Environment and Your Brand

Many businesses neglect one crucial element of building a successful brand: making sure obsolete goods affiliated with your company don’t fall into the wrong hands.

Five Key Ideas to Keep in Mind When Fighting Climate Change

Years of research and evidence point to a convergence on a few central tenets.

A plastic water bottle floats near the port city of Balikpapan in Indonesia. Photo: Bloomberg.

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

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