Visit https://www.mhisolutionsmag.com/index.php/2017/12/11/ready-to-transform-your-business-add-supply-chain-to-the-c-suite/ to view the full article online.
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MHI Blog—MHI just released the list of finalists for the 2018 MHI Innovation Award. After receiving 111 submissions for this year’s awards, five judges comprised of professionals from the material handling and supply chain industry completed the initial vetting process.
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/2018-mhi-innovation-award-finalists-announced/ to view the full article online. |
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EBN—A recent LevaData survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults revealed that while about two-thirds of Americans believe that AI will eliminate certain jobs, 21% are confident that AI won’t replace their job in the next 10 years, and 41% say they are confident that AI will never replace their job. Regardless of the percentages, there’s no question that AI is changing the nature of supply chain jobs.
Visit https://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=4062&doc_id=283259& to view the full article online. |
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RFID Journal—New IoT data sources are allowing companies to apply tried-and-true methodologies, from the manufacturing world to supply chain management.
Visit http://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/view?17253 to view the full article online. |
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MHI Blog—This year at MODEX, we’ve created a special theater dedicated to Smart City and Connected Supply Chain. Here is where you get all things smart cities: IoT, augmented reality, digital supply chain, e-commerce, connected warehouse, and more!
Visit http://s354933259.onlinehome.us/mhi-blog/smart-city-connected-supply-chain-theater-modex-2018/ to view the full article online. |
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\Medium—With mounting returns strangling the bottom line for retailers and etailers, artificial intelligence is being explored as the possible key to revolutionizing the reverse logistics route of addressing this issue.
Visit https://medium.com/@gotrgcom/artificial-intelligence-poised-to-revolutionize-the-world-of-reverse-logistics-47cb1b505f28 to view the full article online. |
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Bloomberg—The Louisiana Offshore Oil Port ("LOOP") said in a statement it had successfully completed the first loading of a very large crude carrier heading to the Chinese port of Rizhao.
Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-19/u-s-oil-exports-go-up-a-gear-as-supertanker-sets-sail-for-china to view the full article online. |
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Automation World—From cobots to augmented reality, new technologies are enhancing rather than replacing factory floor workers, empowering them to shift time and energy to more value-added work.
Visit https://www.automationworld.com/article/technologies/wearables/are-you-ready-operator-40 to view the full article online. |
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EBN—Some supply chain organizations are not prepared for a digital future or are not aware of its benefits, thus are missing out on opportunities that might positively impact their business. Here are some of the common digital transformation hurdles and how supply chain leaders can overcome them.
Visit https://www.ebnonline.com/author.asp?section_id=1364&doc_id=283263& to view the full article online. |
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MIT Technology Review—UPS will be using advanced analytics as part of an initiative to compete with Amazon’s upcoming low-cost package delivery service. Currently, there are about 25 projects based on that data, grouped under the acronym EDGE ("enhanced dynamic global execution").
Visit https://www.technologyreview.com/s/610183/how-ups-delivers-faster-using-8-headphones-and-code-that-decides-when-dirty-trucks-get/ to view the full article online. |
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Material Handling & Logistics—The U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented a new process to allow shippers to submit original vehicle export documentation electronically in lieu of delivering physical copies to their local CBP trade office. This electronic validation program is the first of its kind anywhere in the country.
Visit http://www.mhlnews.com/technology-automation/new-electronic-vehicle-export-process-debuts-port-everlgades to view the full article online. |
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Supply Chain Management Review—Innovation in the supply chain will only happen if organizations take specific steps to enable it. Being resilient is one of the most important attributes, but collaboration, connectivity and agility are also big players.
Visit http://www.scmr.com/article/supply_chain_managers_may_need_a_blueprint_for_innovation to view the full article online. |
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Progressive Grocer—Blockchain, a type of technology that enables users to create shared ledgers of data, is starting to gain steam in the food industry. Blockchain ensures a "single truth," as data that’s entered on the ledger can’t be manipulated.
Visit https://progressivegrocer.com/grocers-embrace-blockchain-new-era-transparency to view the full article online. |
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DC Velocity—You may think of the humble electronic logging device (ELD) as a tool for tracking truck drivers' hours of service (HOS). But the technology's developers have a much grander vision.
Visit http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20180215-elds-a-future-beyond-hos/ to view the full article online. |
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Glossy—Online apparel sales now represent 20 percent of total industry dollars, according to data by market research company NPD Group. And 30 percent of clothing and shoes bought online are returned, a rate that’s double that of pieces bought in store, as stated in a report by Bold Metrics.
Visit http://www.glossy.co/ecommerce/why-fashion-retailers-are-rethinking-their-returns-policies to view the full article online. |
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MHI’s new Career Forum enables manufacturing and supply chain professionals to view current job postings of MHI member companies. Go to http://www.mhi.org/careers to find the perfect opportunity for you.
Visit http://www.mhi.org/careers to view the full article online. |
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Material Handling & Logistics—A warehouse execution systems can help with talent retention by making employees’ work more productive and fulfilling.
Visit http://www.mhlnews.com/warehousing/warehouse-execution-systems-can-unlock-potential-automation-assets to view the full article online. |
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ZiplineLogistics.com—Every industry has its own list of unique logistics challenges. And issues can arrive from a multitude of sources – product type, mode, receiver, market conditions, etc. Here are the top five issues faced in the consumer goods sector, according to Zipline Logistics.
Visit https://ziplinelogistics.com/blog/top-5-logistics-challenges-consumer-product/ to view the full article online. |
