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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. Historically, the cost of RFID implementation and difficulty to utilize RFID in conjunction with other supply chain systems has hindered mass adoption by supply chain managers.

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The State of Supply Chain Trends Part IV: Data Analysis, Wearables, and the Cloud

GlobalTranz

Modern supply chains are evolving beyond anyone’s expectations due to increased use of cloud-computing technologies, wearables and advanced data analysis. Meanwhile, cloud technology enables companies to expand infrastructure without significant investment or use of resources, reports AXIT of Supply Chain 24/7.

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Reliable, Patient-Focused Logistics Services for the Life Sciences Industry

Now, That's Logistics

Built in 2006, DB Schenker’s Indianapolis logistics hub has been modified over the years to accommodate customers’ needs. DB Schenker also has a major presence in Luxembourg, where it serves a wide variety of pharmaceutical customers with its end-to-end logistics and supply chain offerings. Continual Expansion.

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Free Zone in Oman

Logistics Business Magazine

Established in 2006 in the Sultanate of Oman, Salalah Free Zone (SFZ), a member of Asyad Group , is a 21-million-sqm industrial and logistics hub offering top financial and technical benefits to investors and leveraging a strategic location overlooking the main international trade route.

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How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market

Talking Logistics

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006. Here are a few examples of factors that can influence your strategy. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble? Building the right truckload strategy for your business.

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Automatic Replenishment: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

This can benefit various types of industries/companies, most of which use warehousing solutions, including: Manufacturing Manufacturers can benefit from automatic replenishment by delivering supplies needed for production Manufacturers can use automatic replenishment by automating their raw materials or components reordering process.

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The History of the Shipping Container

Freightos

It has radically transformed supply chains, fundamentally changed domestic and international economies across the world, and changed societies in the process – all the while driving trillions dollars in annual trade. Example of the massive decrease in dock workers as a result of containerisation. Significance.