Service Parts Management

The $10 Million Problem Hiding in your Warehouse: Inventory Inaccuracy and Mispicks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:58:00 -0400

Join Kardex and AutoStore for this thought-provoking webinar exploring the hidden operational and financial costs of inventory inaccuracies, where fulfillment failures are actually occurring inside modern warehouse environments, and how AI-assisted validation, intelligent workflows, and goods-to-person automation are changing the economics of accuracy.

From Fragmented Tools to Unified Workflows: How to Transform Field Operations

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Field service teams often juggle laptops, phones, on‑site PCs, and handwritten notes—slowing work and introducing errors. Join us to learn practical steps for consolidating workflows onto one mobile device and elevating customer perception with the same technology we recommend to clients.

Transforming Field Service Efficiency

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500

DecisionPoint Technologies revolutionized its field operations by replacing a patchwork of laptops, mobile phones, and handwritten notes with the Zebra ET45 rugged tablet—a single, powerful platform built for mobile productivity. Field technicians previously faced inefficiencies, manual errors, and data delays caused by juggling multiple disconnected tools.

Port of Long Beach Sees Record Year for Cargo Volumes in 2025

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

With the Port of Long Beach expecting to handle 9 million TEUs in 2026, CEO Noel Hacegaba stressed the need to operate "like a 115-year startup."

Toyota to Invest $912M in U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:40:36 -0500

The carmaker also started production at a new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina on November 12.

The Hidden Maintenance Trap Costing Facilities Millions

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Reactive maintenance worked when replacement parts arrived quickly and skilled technicians were available, but automation systems now demand specialized expertise.

Lunar First: Private Company Successfully Puts Lander on Moon

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

While other private companies have managed to put landers on the moon in the past, none have been able to do so without the craft either crashing or falling over.

Supply Chains 2025: The Uncertainty Principle

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.

Predicting the Future: AI and Inventory Control

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Process AI solutions will transform spare parts demand forecasting, in addition to supply chain management.

How Tech Innovation Is Modernizing Product Repairs in the Supply Chain

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

One of the most significant challenges within the modern-day supply chain and logistics landscape is the management of product repairs.

Boeing Strike Cutting into 2025 Deliveries for Southwest Airlines

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Southwest’s order book with Boeing had originally called for 86 aircraft deliveries in 2025, but the airline has since lowered that number to 73.

Embracing Automation in the Secondary Device Economy

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Automation is transforming the mobile device industry, with a significant impact on consumers’ daily lives and the environment.

A U.S. Air Force Base Automates and Streamlines Asset Tracking

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

The automation of munitions management and logistics operations at a U.S. Air Force base, in partnership with SEE ID, saved some 250 man-hours per week, while improving operational readiness.

Supply Chain Slowdown Forces Aston Martin to Cut Production Forecast

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Aston Martin now expects to make 1,000 fewer cars in 2024 than it had originally projected for the year, while sales are projected to come in below 2023's totals.

BMW to Open Five New EV Battery Plants Across Three Continents

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:29:04 -0400

The factories will be built in the U.S. in South Carolina, Germany's Lower Bavaria region, Shenyang, China, Debrecen, Hungary, and San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Porsche Faces 'Severe Supply Shortage' after Flood at Aluminum Supplier Factory

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Porsche expects the disruptions to affect every vehicle it manufactures, and says that it could be forced to temporarily shut down production for one or more of its vehicle series.

U.S. Regulators Say Amazon is Responsible for Recalling Hazardous Products

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:42:55 -0400

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filed a lawsuit against Amazon in 2021, after identifying more than 400,000 hazardous products sold on the company's platform.

Supply Chain Visibility: The Transformative Power of Unified Fleet Management

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Unified fleet solutions represent the future of fleet management, providing holistic, fleet-wide visibility and actionable insights.

Advances in Thin Film Printed Electronics Enable Active Tracking and Automated Visibility

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Thin film electronics is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to revolutionize supply chains and shipping as well as other industries.

ERP Digitization: MRO as a Business Driver

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:52:22 -0500

The state of the economy and the mounting push to digitize supply chain processes are driving a creative approach to maintaining the integrity of your company's item master.

How Monark Kept the Earth Moving With a Control Tower for Data Management

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Holding exclusive rights to sell Caterpillar machinery in the Philippines, Monark Equipment Corp. seeks to streamline its dealership parts and services operation through new data-management software.

The Benefits of Data-Driven 3D Printing for the Supply Chain

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Data-driven 3D printing provides a significant boost to the efficiency and productivity of the supply chain, helping manufacturers respond more quickly and effectively to disruptions.

How Field Service Innovations Can Help Deliver Net-Zero Emissions

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In 2021, just one in five of the 2,000 largest publicly listed companies committed to net-zero policies for carbon emissions. A wake-up call is needed, and field service operations are on the front line to deliver it.

Peloton Recalls 2m Bikes Over Injury Risk

Mon, 15 May 2023 13:29:15 -0400

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall on May 11, alerting owners to injury risks associated with bike model number PL-01.

EU Creates Alert System for Semiconductor Supply Chain

Fri, 12 May 2023 10:48:56 -0400

The system will enable customers and companies to raise awareness of disruptions taking place in Europe’s semiconductor supply chain.

Coulomb Solutions Planning Battery Manufacturing Plant in the United States

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

By early summer 2023, Coulomb Solutions Inc. is expected to choose Arizona, Nevada or Texas to house the battery plant.

Norsk Hydro Will Supply Porsche with Low-Carbon Aluminum

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

By 2025, Porsche's aluminum will produce 3.5 kg of Carbon Dioxide per 1kg of aluminum used, a rate 60% lower than the primary material currently consumed in Europe.

Canada and Volkswagen Outline Plans for an Almost $15bn Battery Factory in Ontario

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Volkswagen will be investing $5.1 billion in the plant while the Canadian government will provide an additional $9.7 billion in the form of a tax credit.

Apple Plans to Use 100% Recycled Cobalt in its Batteries by 2025

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:18:47 -0400

Apple plans to use 100% recycled cobalt, completely recycled rare Earth elements, 100% recycled tin soldering and 100% recycled gold plating in its products by 2025.

Airlines Are Struggling With Engines Just as Travel Rebounds

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

More carriers are flying with the latest-generation turbines that — while as much as 20% more fuel efficient — also have been prone to far more frequent maintenance cycles than their more robust predecessors.