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

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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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Why E-commerce Fulfillment Is Set to Move to a 2-Hour Delivery Standard & What You Can Do About It

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WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download White Paper. Gain real-time visibility into inventory, moving to a just-in-time inventory management strategy. Of course, waveless picking strategies and well-integrated systems will help achieve this goal.

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What Is Intelligent Supply Chain Management?

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WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Use RFID and (Soon) blockchain to improve visibility, traceability. What Does Successful, Intelligent Management Strategies Look Like? Implement IoT-based systems. Never stop improving.

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IoT Inspired Smart Warehouses Are Reinventing Inventory Management

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WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. For example, auto-lighting LEDs, RFID, and handheld scanners can help pickers ensure the right item is picked every time. Precursor technology enables continuous improvement in warehouse management.

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Omnichannel In Manufacturing: Why Manufacturers Are Following Retailers to an Omnichannel World

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WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Developing contextual marketing strategies to increase visitor conversion. Manufacturers still using disjointed processes and operating in functional silos are unable to keep up with demand.

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

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Increasing Use of RFID-, AIDC -, & IoT-Based Technologies. It's easy to become overwhelmed when thinking about the Internet of Things (IoT), radio frequency identification (RFID), and AIDC technologies for improving the order fulfillment process. However, these technologies are becoming more popular and cost effective to use.

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E-Commerce Freight Consolidation & Desconsolidation: Understanding the Role of Intermodal Freight Shipping for Successful E-Commerce Logistics

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E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Unfortunately, shippers using traditional freight shipping strategies, including limited use of Intermodal freight shipping, will result in added expenses and delays in moving e-commerce freight. Get your free white paper.