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Denso ADC Issues New Version of 2D Barcode Scanner

Denso ADC has developed a new version of its QK Series of presentation barcode scanners.

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Google May Just 'Drone' a Package to Your Doorstep One Day

For two years, Google has quietly been developing autonomous flying vehicles that can be used to deliver packages for disaster relief or for commerce purposes, the company revealed.

Digital Is the Future for CPG Companies, And They Need to Plan for It Now

The digital revolution is penetrating the consumer packaged goods space more and more, says a report that highlights how CPG companies can best position themselves for growth and unlock digital and e-commerce opportunities.

Voluntary Sustainability Standard Developed for Small-Appliance Industry

The first voluntary U.S. sustainability standard for small appliances and floor care appliances has been released, intended to help portable and floor care appliance manufacturers evaluate the environmental sustainability of their products.

Chew on This: RFID Helps Mondelez Market Gum in Brazil

Multinational company Mondelez is employing an innovative solution to market its Trident brand of chewing gum in Brazil.

Best Buy's Disappointing Sales Emblematic of Difficulties Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Face

Big-box electronics giant Best Buy reported sagging second-quarter sales Tuesday amid increasingly intense competition from rival retailers. The company's comparable sales dipped 2 percent in the U.S., though it still managed to post $146m in profit, largely thanks to a long-term cost-cutting program. But with few new electronics products to capture consumers' attention, the rest of 2014 isn't looking any sunnier.

Lean Is Alive! Why You Need It More Than Ever

Avnet Inc. just celebrated its 10th anniversary as a Lean company. But the company's search for waste and inefficiency is far from over.

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3-D Printing's Revolution Is in New Approach to Designing Parts, Not in Making Same Old Parts a New Way

Many people look at end use parts as the nirvana of 3-D printing. But what's really interesting about 3-D printing is not how it's augmenting the way things are done traditionally. It's the way designers are utilizing 3-D printing as a new paradigm to help design a new kind of object.

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ALK, Drivewyze Combine Mobile App Technologies for Truck Drivers

ALK Technologies and Drivewyze Inc. have put together a joint offering of their mobile apps for professional truck drivers.

Engaging Cloud Services Without IT Department Approval Heightens Security Risk, Report Finds

A growing tendency by business units and work groups to sign up for cloud services without any involvement from their IT organization creates serious risks for enterprises.

Never Satisfied: Ongoing Improvement Projects Cut Cost, Streamline Facility

Challenge: A CPG manufacturer of home appliances needed to control labor expenses and identified a 500,000-sq.-ft. distribution center as an opportunity to streamline. The facility ships to three regional centers and an overflow warehouse.

GT Nexus Joins With Kurt Salmon for Inventory Visibility

GT Nexus is partnering with Kurt Salmon to provide retailers with end-to-end visibility of their global inventories.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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