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Real-life Applications for Drones in the Supply Chain
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Trust but Verify to Ensure On-Time Performance from Suppliers
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DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Downtown Chicago
DHL is now utilizing helicopters to deliver letters and packages of up to 650 pounds in downtown Chicago.
Xerox Offers Workflow-Automation Tool for Retail
Xerox Corp. has developed the Workflow Automation Solution for Supply Chain Optimization for retailers.
E-Sourcing Crucial in Driving Financial Performance for Retailers, Grocers and Restaurants, Survey Finds
Investments into sourcing operations are paying off substantially for retailers, grocers and restaurants, according to an industry survey of procurement executives and practitioners, conducted by Intesource. Sixty-two percent of the procurement and sourcing professionals surveyed report their sourcing strategy has a direct and positive impact on company margins, profitability, working capital and cash flow.
FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs
So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.
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CEVA Logistics Expands Warehouse in Portland, Ore.
CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Portland, Ore. with enhancements to an existing facility.
Apple Sets Bar Not Only in Product Line But in Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
As customers waited for their much anticipated Apple Watches, it was reported that delays could be traced to a feared supply chain nightmare: a faulty part. Apple's supply chain strategy, though, likely mitigated the risk.
Grocery Cooperative Mines Sales Data to Drive Growth
Unified Grocers is "bullish" about mining sales data from its members to help it drive the top line, according to Sue Klug, executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
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Retailers Lose $1.75Tr in Revenue Worldwide Due to Overstocks, Out-of-Stocks and Returns, Report Says
Retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75tr annually due to the cost of overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns, according to research released from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, a Big Data prescriptive analytics software company.
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A New Approach to Paying Your Suppliers
The way in which buyers pay their suppliers hasn't kept up with the times. The result: an unacceptable level of global supply-chain risk.
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How Same-Day Service Is Impacting the Furniture Industry
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