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Wearable technology can offer increased efficiency and reduced errors in order fulfillment
Kevin Gue, Editor-in-Chief of the recently published U.S. Roadmap on Material Handling and Logistics, recently wrote a blog on how Google Glass can be used to facilitate order fulfillment. The blog includes a video that very impressively demonstrates how Google […]
Security & Supply Chain: Data Analytics to Detect Supply Chain Fraud & Waste
by Sterling J. Scott, Marketing Communications Coordinator, MHI | @mhi_sterling Most businesses are at risk of supply chain fraud, primarily financial fraud perpetrated by vendors and subcontractors. Furthermore, most of thee businesses lack the tools required to detect and prevent it. Deloitte […]
New report highlights the major supply chain issues facing retailers today
A new report confirms that the top business challenge facing retailers is unpredictable consumer demand. As consumers gain power, not only do they start shopping in more complex ways, but they expect retailers to be able to fulfill their increasingly […]
Recent industry panels explored the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics’ impact on business and the supply chain workforce
The U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics was discussed during the recent Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) Conference and National Logistics & Distribution Conference (NLDC). The U.S. Roadmap consists of a report and action plan that will increase productivity, reduce costs, […]
Major brands are investing in solar energy
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, major brands are turning to solar energy to stay ahead. From large corporations such as Walmart, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Staples, Walgreens, Costco, Apple and IKEA to small, local companies, U.S. businesses are […]
DHL Reports on future logistics trends
DHL recently released its Logistics Trend Radar 2014 report. The report sketches a future landscape for logistics professionals and the challenges they will face and outlines solutions that are in development. “The logistics industry is undergoing rapid and profound changes” […]