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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Every year for the past five years or so has been the year RFID was going to take off in the supply chain. Too often, the reality failed to live up to the hype. That may be about to change, according to a new survey of RFID users from VDC Research Group (http://www.vdcresearch.com), the Massachusetts based technology research firm.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Voice technology continues to expand in the DC. When it comes to voice, tomorrow has arrived.

At the Apparel Group’s new Texas distribution center, the company reduced handling costs and increased the speed of product to market—two items that are always in style.

ATC Corporation, a provider of logistics and remanufacturing services, said it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger pursuant to be acquired by 3PL services provider Genco Supply Chain Solutions, for $512.6 million.

Results of a global study suggest that a number of indirect procurement categories have become increasingly important to chief procurement officers and their organizations.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Located in Germany, the new facility features multiple integrated materials handling solutions to demonstrate business critical material flow scenarios.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Strategic maneuver extends the Kennedy Group’s footprint to the Southeast and expands capacity and capabilities of both companies.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Data collection has undergone something of a revolution. I think of it as a dimensional change. Not so long ago, we captured one-dimensional information about a product. A barcode scan at the dock identified the product that arrived and maybe when it arrived. A scan or spoken check digit at a pick face confirmed a pick. But the information didn’t tell much of a story unless you brought it all into one place.

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association monthly stats show booked orders in May 2010 were up 2% over April 2010 and up 18% over the same time period last year.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Order picking with voice technology has undergone many changes since the 1990s. Here’s what experts told Modern about the current state of the industry.