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Why the Last Mile is a First Priority for Today's Retailers

August 19, 2016

The "last mile" is a telecom term for delivering telephone, cable or internet services to the customer's location. With the most connections to make, it's the bottleneck of the system. It's also the most expensive and difficult to upgrade.

SpiceJet Uses RFID Tech to Automate Check-in at Airport

August 19, 2016

RFID Journal

The Indian airline's new system, installed this summer at Hyderabad Airport, enables passengers to automatically receive a boarding pass as soon as they arrive at the airport, or to tap their phone against an RFID-tagged sign to access that pass.

Leading Snack Manufacturer Achieves Integrated Business Planning With OMP Plus

August 18, 2016

Challenge: A leading international snack manufacturer was faced with varying business processes and multiple planning/scheduling systems resulting in slow customer response times, lost sales and high working capital.

Dematic Unveils Modular Sort System for Production, Distribution

August 18, 2016

Dematic

Dematic, a supplier of automated technology, software and services for material handling, has introduced the Modular Sort System.

Labelmaster Creates Anti-Static Drum Labels

August 18, 2016

Labelmaster

Labelmaster has developed anti-static drum labels to reduce the risk of labeling hazardous materials.

The New Kids on the Supply Chain Block

August 18, 2016

Larry O'Brien, VP of UK & Ireland, Every Angle

The discrete manufacturing industry is entering a new era. Major technological advancements have inspired innovations right through the supply chain, from robotics to 3D printing, automation to autonomous cars. This has exponentially expanded the choices available to consumers, both in the range and selection of products and sellers, but also in their ability to dictate when and where they purchase and receive their goods. The customer is now in charge.

U.S. Intelligence Officials to Inform Some Companies of Cyber-threats Suppliers May Pose

August 18, 2016

Bloomberg

U.S. intelligence officials are planning to provide information including classified threat reports to companies about the risks of hacking and other crimes tied to the supplies and services they buy.

DT Research Offers New Series of Ultra-Rugged Tablets

August 17, 2016

DT Research

DT Research has developed a new line of ultra-rugged, "2-in-1" mobile tablets.

Truckstop.com Teams With Verisk to Combat Cargo Theft

August 17, 2016

Truckstop.com

Truckstop.com has entered into a strategic alliance with the CargoNet business of Verisk Analytics to combat cargo theft in the trucking industry.

Manufacturers to Invest 5 Percent of Annual Revenue in Digital Solutions Over Next Five Years, Study Says

August 17, 2016

PwC

Behind the scenes of the world's leading industrial products companies, a profound digital transformation is now underway. The industrial manufacturing sector is no exception. Companies are digitizing essential functions within their internal vertical value chain, as well as with their horizontal partners along the supply chain. In addition, they are enhancing their product portfolio with digital functionalities and introducing innovative, data-based services.