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Track and Trace Technology Automation & Customer Alerts: Using Chatbots to Improve Service & Shipment Visibility

RPA Labs

In the supply chain industry today, track and trace technology refers to the ability to quickly access and distribute information about any package’s logistics and shipping history — including those with delivery still in progress and those already delivered. Traditional Pitfalls in Shipment Tracking and Communication.

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How to Grow Your Online Sales: Tips for Business Owners

GoShip Blog

Evaluate present promotion methods and check out analytics to see how ads contribute to your sales. Try to trace the specifics of different social media and tailor your ads to them. Another way to enhance the logistics strategy is by implementing shipment tracking.

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RF Scanners: The Ultimate Guide

Conger

Radio frequency scanners – or “RF scanners” for short – are electronic devices used to automate data entry of physical items into databases or computer systems so they can be logged, tracked, and managed. Manufacturing: Inventory management and asset tracking. Food: Tracking from farm to table for better food safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine - Untitled Article

Logistics Business Magazine

Some are now reaching critical tipping points in capability and maturity. Think advanced track-and-trace solutions, smart packaging and next-gen RFID and NFC capabilities.”. AI technology is present in a lot of already existing solutions, but its capabilities evolve on a constant basis,” Mr. Titze added.

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Can Advanced Analytics Put a Pin in OTIF?

Blue Grace Logistics

As more companies begin the process of digitizing their operations and automating their systems, just about everything can be tracked, traced, quantified, and speculated. Langley says that analytics is ideal for tracking and improving a KPI like Walmart’s OTIF, because the policy itself is a compound metric.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

We encourage our audience to visit The Catavolt Blog for more relevant posts about mobility in manufacturing for best practices, tips, and great industry insights. The application of the Internet of Things (IoT) along with cloud-based GPS will make it possible to keep track of individual items and their conditions.

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Increasing Efficiencies in Warehouses with Automated Guided Vehicles

Logistics Manager

As cargo is moved throughout a facility, each piece needs to be tracked and accounted for. Swisslog explained that “Automated guided vehicle (AGV) systems offer an automated solution for material handling tasks without the need of an operator present. Our operation has high availability and reliability and can trace transported goods.