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Highroad Consulting Launches Post-Audit Firm

December 5, 2013

Highroad Consulting Ltd. has launched a new post-audit firm, known as FrateAudit.

In-store RFID Allows Shoppers to Learn More About Shoe Selections

December 5, 2013

While browsing through shoe displays at 32 of Bon-Ton's U.S. department stores, shoppers can use their near field communication (NFC)-enabled phones to learn more about each style, as well as whether a specific size and color is available at the store"”and, if not, how they can most efficiently acquire the shoes they are seeking.

New Omnichannel Real Estate Models Are 'Secret Weapon' in Retail War

December 5, 2013

Jones Lang LaSalle

Near-instant gratification from shopping online, mobile and in-store is now a standard consumer expectation - and sophisticated real estate models are evolving to rise to the occasion. The omnichannel logistics models that make a seamless consumer experience possible are now built on a foundation of six new types of facilities, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

Need for More Data Expected to Drive Growth in Advanced Information Collection Systems

December 5, 2013

Datalogic

There will be a surge in next-generation advanced data collection devices, which will intelligently edit and communicate data and play a critical role in providing improved business analytics, or Big Data, according to a Datalogic survey.

Majority of CFOs Don't See Rosy Economic Picture Ahead for U.S., Study Finds

December 5, 2013

Grant Thornton

Sixty percent of CFOs believe the state of the U.S. economy will remain the same or worsen during the next six months, according to the Grant Thornton LLP 2013 Fall CFO Survey. The survey reflects the insights of more than 1,600 CFOs and other senior financial executives across the United States.

Auto Auction Company Upgrades Mobile Computers to Track Vehicles

December 4, 2013

Challenge: Our client is a leading independent, dealer exclusive auto auction offering over 2,000 vehicles a week. Their in-house inventory tracking software was running on outdated mobile devices, and its upgraded wireless network had strict requirements for compatibility, thus limiting the number of devices available.

National Beverage Distributor Uncovers New Operational Efficiencies with Mobility

December 4, 2013

Challenge: Our client was in need of a more intuitive, point-and-click route accounting solution. To complement the new route accounting system, our client needed to procure and manage new hardware throughout the products' lifecycles.

Fleet Tracking and Delivery Management Improves Armored Car Company

December 4, 2013

Challenge: Our client needed to move away from a paper-based solution, which was inefficient, expensive, and error-prone. Under the historical system, paperwork was involved with every step of the parcel dispatch and delivery process. Our client wanted to automate its dispatching operations and collect better data in the field, plus reduce the number of potential misdirects.

Cost of Ground Transportation Inches Up in Canada

December 4, 2013

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 1.1 percent in September when compared with August results.