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[INFOGRAPHICS] 4 Uses of Supply Chain Technology Applications Moving Shippers into the Future of Effective Management

GlobalTranz

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a vital piece of technology that can provide innumerable benefits to the business owner. RFID chips are placed on every product and provide a way for business owners to easily track their inventory. 9 Facts About RFID Technology in Logistics.

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What does the Logistics World of the Future look like?

Logistics Business Magazine

Transport management and visibility specialist Transporeon recently staged an online conference which very neatly replicated the format of the real-world version with a quirky navigation that allowed attendees to enter different rooms in a faithfully reproduced virtual ‘venue’. You’ll never need your wallet again, he promises.

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Find your Warehouse Rhythm

Logistics Business Magazine

Michael Brandl, Executive VP EMEA for Koerber Supply Chain, told the conference that the company’s objective is to become the global supply chain management (SCM) leader. I asked Du Preez to comment on other key trends in automation. Tech Trends Will conveyors continue to play a key role in warehousing?

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The 2024 Third-Party Logistics Study: Shippers, 3PLs Draw on the Power of Partnerships

Penske Move Ahead

2 at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) EDGE conference, provides industry insights into the current state of the 3PL market, shipper-3PL relationships and the services that 3PLs provide. The study, which was released Oct. Moses said 3PLs are often able to explain to shippers what they can do.

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Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Will Begin “Wing” Aerial Drone Deliveries in Finland

247 Customs Broker

An attempt by Wing to deliver Starbucks in the US was wound down after a couple of months , while Amazon has been quiet since its delivery of sunscreen to a robotics conference in 2017. However, neither Amazon nor Wing has yet conducted any large-scale tests in the US, due in part to the country’s stricter aviation rules.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Q: What are the latest trends in logistics education, and how does your program address them? Gerard Burke, Georgia Southern University: A continuing trend is the challenge to attract students to pursue a career often perceived as humdrum. Experiential learning is another trend seen as valuable to both hiring companies and students.

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The Emerging Role for Warehouse Drones in the Supply Chain

247 Customs Broker

Faster than you can say “same day delivery,” drones were the buzzword du jour at supply chain conferences, much like RFID following the infamous Walmart mandate about a decade earlier. So, what is the state of drones in the supply chain today, nearly five years after the Bezos’ interview?