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Benefits of wearable glass technology in warehouses and distribution centers
Ronald Clapman, Senior Account Executive, T-Sciences spoke at MHI’s recent 2014 Annual Conference. After his speech, he sat down with DC Velocity to discuss the benefits of using Google Glass in a warehouse and DC environment, and how the device […]
Supply chain planning and optimization: Tips for better deployment and implementation of tools
Among the core competencies that companies must develop in order to successfully navigate the mega-trends identified by the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics is better deployment and implementation of supply chain planning and optimization tools. As one of […]
UT Study on Global Supply Chain Sees Reversal of Outsourcing Trend
The rush to Asia in the past decade promised major cost reduction for supply chains, but financial gains for many corporations have been short-lived according to a new study by The University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI). The […]
4 Things Supply Chain Professionals Can Look Forward to in 2015
2015 will be a big year for manufacturing and supply chain professionals. MHI will celebrate its 70th anniversary with the largest ProMat ever, but that’s just the beginning. 1. ProMat 2015 ProMat 2015 is the LARGEST expo for manufacturing and supply chain professionals in North […]
What Does the IoT Mean to Modern Manufacturing?
Guest Commentary by Scott Stone, Cisco-Eagle | @CiscoEagle When the Terminator movies hit the big screen in the early 1990’s, it was man versus machine as the human resistance battled robots sent back in time to eradicate it from the world. […]
As Walmart raises it’s e-commerce profile, what is the role of its supply chain?
Brent Beabout, senior vice president, e-commerce supply chain, Wal-Mart com. and Sam’s.com was a keynoter at MHI’s recent 2014 Annual Conference. After his speech, he sat down with DC Velocity to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Wal-Mart as it […]