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New APICS Program Certifies Knowledge of Best Practices in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution

APICS has introduced the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation, which is intended to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of content areas.

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TAKE Supply Chain Adds Order-to-Cash Features to OneSCM

TAKE Supply Chain has added sales-focused transactions to OneSCM, the vendor's hosted supply-chain collaboration software for mid-market companies.

Panama Linchpin in Caribbean's Role as Air Cargo Center

Upon mention of the Caribbean, most people think of idyllic white-sand beaches, Hollywood pirates, the magical sound of steel drums, a handsomely crafted rum cocktail. But the region ringed by Central America, the northern coast of South America and an arc of island nations stretching toward the tip of South Florida – is more than a picturesque vacation spot. It is becoming a key jumping-off point for cargo flights between the Americas and the rest of the world, including Europe, Africa and now the Middle East.

Five Ways Healthcare Industry Supply Chain Can Improve Patient Care

The modern, technology-based supply chain has evolved from a back-end, transactional function to a means to not only strip waste and costs out of healthcare, but increasingly to help create better clinical outcomes. GHX, an electronic healthcare industry trading exchange, has identified five ways in which its customers are leveraging their supply chains to markedly improve patient care.

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Arena Solutions Marks Fall Release of PLM Application

Arena Solutions, a vendor of cloud-based software for product lifecycle management, has announced the Fall 2015 release of Arena PLM.

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What to Make of Remarkable Yet Unnerving Robots?

Even in an era in which people are accustomed to rapid technological advancement, robots arouse unusual curiosity and strong emotion.

Distribution Models, Logistics Management Changing in Emerging Nations

Logistics in emerging markets have long centered around the movement of large quantities of manufactured goods or commodities between businesses. But rising consumption driven by a growing middle class is set to change that, according to new research reports.

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Month-long Price for Shutting Down U.S. Rail System Estimated at $30Bn

A looming shutdown of the nation's rail system could have a bigger economic impact than the 2013 government shutdown and could even trigger a recession, according to a new report.

Endicia Offers Global Service for Shipping to Latin America

Endicia, a provider of e-commerce shipping technology and services, has made generally available Endicia Global Service.

TNT Enhances Service to Nordics; Launches Road Route to Georgia

TNT has enhanced its service to Nordic countries, with improved air connections to Sweden and Finland, and additional last-mile delivery capacity in large business centers.

Amazon Wants You as a Same-day Delivery Person

Amazon is taking aim at delivery services like Postmates with the launch of a program called Flex., which calls for drivers to make $18 to $25 per hour delivering packages to users of Amazon Prime Now using their own cars and phones.

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Only 45 Percent of Chemical Companies Met Recent GHS Compliance Deadline, Survey Reveals

The state of readiness in the chemical industry for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) and OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is less than ideal, according to a survey from Loftware, provider of barcode labeling solutions.

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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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