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Managing Cyber-Security in Industrial Operations

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The Role of Subscriber Management Platforms in M2M

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Adept Launches Technology for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Adept Technology Inc. has launched Acuity, proprietary technology for its Lynx line of intelligent, autonomous mobile robots.

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Zenith Global Logistics Expands Facility in Texas

Zenith Global Logistics, a specialist in the handling and movement of furniture, has opened a second facility in Flower Mound, Tex., near Dallas.

Orders for Class 8 Vehicles in August 'Atypically Robust'

Demand for commercial vehicles remained healthy in August as 43,100 total NA Classes 5-8 orders were booked. Over the course of the past 12 months, NA Classes 5-8 net orders have totaled 531,500 units, an improvement of 20 percent/90,000 units compared to the preceding 12-month period.

What Are Top Three Best Practices for Pre-holiday Logistics Planning?

First and foremost, a dedicated holiday supply chain strategy needs to be in place at least six months before the holidays, says Doug Pasquale, senior vice president of supply chain solutions for Ingram Micro Mobility. It's always a good idea to begin planning immediately following the previous year's season and engage manufacturers and logistics partners as soon as possible.

Optimize Supply Chain Management at the Chief Supply Chain Officer & Inventory Optimization Summit

The Chief Supply Chain Officer and Inventory Optimization Summit returns to Chicago this November. Fortune 500 senior decision makers will gather to discuss best practices and challenges in supply chain strategy, demand planning, inventory optimization and change management.

Chinese Competitors Plan to Take E-commerce Leader Alibaba Head On

Property developer Wanda Group and Internet giants Baidu and Tencent have unveiled an e-commerce venture in a challenge to industry leader Alibaba Group ahead of its U.S. stock offering.

Here's Why You Should Consider Buying Enterprise Applications from a Start-up

The idea of buying an enterprise application from a start-up company might sound like anathema to a CIO, but there are good reasons why one might want to do just that.

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Canadian Shippers See Truckload Freight Costs Drop

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers slipped by 1.8 percent in June when compared with May results.

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St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Shipments Up 3 Percent Over 2013 Levels

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels despite one of the most difficult starts to the shipping season in years due to ice coverage. According to Seaway figures, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to August 31 reached 20 million metric tons, up 3 percent over the same period last year.

Staples Now Offers In-store Pickup of Online Orders

Staples says it is enhancing its omnichannel experience, including the ability to buy products online and pick them up in-store within hours, an easier way to pay online called Visa Checkout, new in-store kiosks and, for the first-time ever, an iPad app.

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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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