EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

How Robotics Process Automation Is Transforming Supply Chains

August 1, 2016

The subject of robotics in production and distribution has been dominated by fear, hyperbole and misunderstanding. Critics of the technology would have us believe that robots are poised to take over the workplace, with little or no role for humans. So what are the real prospects for robotics in the supply chain?

A Conversation With 'The Father of S&OP'

July 28, 2016

Dick Ling, S&OP Consultant

Honeywell to Acquire Material-Handling Vendor Intelligrated

July 28, 2016

Intelligrated

Intelligrated, a vendor of automated material-handling technology, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Honeywell.

GS1 Approves New Standard for Retail Product Identification

July 26, 2016

GS1

GS1 has collaborated with retail industry leaders on development and approval of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Management Standard.

uShip Partners With DB Schenker for Online Trucking Platform

July 25, 2016

uShip

uShip, an online shipping marketplace and freight-automation software vendor, is partnering with logistics services provider DB Schenker to launch an online trucking platform later this year.

Panasonic Upgrades Toughbook 54 Semi-Rugged Laptop

July 25, 2016

Panasonic

Panasonic has upgraded its Toughbook 54 mobile computer. The device now contains a faster Intel Core i5-6300U vPro professor.

Zebra Technologies Releases New Line of Wearable Devices

July 20, 2016

Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies has introduced its new line of Total Wearable Solutions.

Scandit Launches Platform for Mobile Data Capture

July 11, 2016

Scandit

Scandit, a developer of software-based barcode-scanning technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, has launched Scandit Flow.

BlueStar Now Offering Desktop Printers From Zebra Technologies

June 22, 2016

BlueStar, Inc.

BlueStar, Inc., a global distributor of ADC, mobility, point-of-sale, radio frequency identification, digital signage and security technology, is now offering the new ZD410 and ZD420 desktop printers from Zebra Technologies.

How Automation Is Shaping the Warehouse of the Future

June 16, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Advances in software and hardware, spurred on by economic trends, new customer demands and a persistent labor shortage, are transforming the way in which goods are handled within distribution centers.

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.