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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. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. Download white paper. Active Versus Passive RFID Tags in SCM.

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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base.

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6 Steps to conduct a freight spend analysis

FreightWaves SONAR

RFID tags or low-energy Bluetooth sensors can provide item-level visibility for all moves. Download the White Paper. Contracted freight trends. Compare findings to industry trends. It’s important to compare freight spend analysis results against industry benchmarks. Current truck equipment orders.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

GlobalTranz

Everything is connected to the internet, including consumer and industrial devices and systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Precursor technology enables continuous improvement in warehouse management.

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What You Need to Consider Before Relocating Your Manufacturing Plant

GlobalTranz

Barcode, RFID and NFC labels and tags are more affordable than ever and can help you achieve peace of mind through asset tracking. The Trends that Will Forever Shape Manufacturing in 2018 & Beyond. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. This won’t necessarily be a standardized process.

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What Is the Future of and Trends in E-Commerce Logistics?

GlobalTranz

E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. Unfortunately, other challenges plague the industry. Get your free white paper. Download Here.

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The Top Logistics and Supply Chain Journalists & Thought Leaders to Know for 2020

Shipchain

He a sought-after author, having written both best-selling books and timely pieces in Industry Week Manufacturing Network and Supply Chain Management Group. His works commonly include an analysis of global logistics trends, distribution strategies, best practices, logistics outsourcing, integrating systems and more. Steve Banker.