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Warehouse Sorting Incorporates RFID Scanning

Logistics Business Magazine

OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation for almost 50 years, is expanding the capabilities of its leading-edge ‘Sure Sort® Warehouse Automation’ technology to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning to meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency. About OPEX.

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RFID Case Study: Can a Supply Chain be Digitised?

Logistics Business Magazine

Experts from German RFID specialist Kathrein Solutions say yes: The global market is setting new standards for a more intelligent supply chain. A Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer wanted to lead the way regarding digitisation and introduced RFID [1] as the basic infrastructure technology in its manufacturing plant.

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Implementing AI in Supply Chain Logistics

20Cube Logistics

For example, in a warehouse, AI helps retailers to maintain an edge for supply chain operations and product delivery. Document invoices and payment requests. Supply chain management is one of the top three industries that have been successful in implementing AI into the business. What is Artificial Intelligence?

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Freight Firm’s Real Time Vehicle Tracking

Logistics Business Magazine

Customers can view the location of the shipment and vehicle on a map via an individual tracking link; and following delivery, an electronic POD will also be made available in the documents section. In the summer, we launched a fortnightly service for hazardous cargo shipments to the UK from Shanghai, for example.”

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9 Key Topics to Understand to Frame A Shipper’s Mind for Effective KPI Management with a 3PL

GlobalTranz

It can take months to negotiate a complex SLA/KPI document, as you go back and forth with your logistics provider so the document becomes a “win-win” for both parties. For example: Inventory Record Accuracy has to be 98-100% accurate daily. The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process.

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RF Scanners: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Warehouses can use RF scanning alone or in concert with other technologies, like RFID scanning and voice-picking. RF vs. RFID: What’s the Difference? The terms “RF” and “RFID” are often used interchangeably. Education: Asset, attendance, and document tracking; staff communication. from metals and liquids).

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Facing Cold Chain Challenges

Trinity Logistics

Some examples of these are: U.S. Keeping proper documentation of data throughout your supply chain can seem difficult but modern technology like a transportation management system (TMS) , can simplify this cold chain challenge. RFID or other wireless sensor networks are the most common in the cold chain. In the U.S.,