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FOG Software Group acquires ProShip from Quadient (formerly Neopost)
Supply chain software leader acquires provider of carrier-compliant solutions for medium- and high-volume shippers.

Other Voices: Now is the time to leverage investment in our critical infrastructure
The partnership between the engineering industry and America’s public health and emergency management agencies is critical to help the nation navigate successfully through this new challenge.

GlobalData: Coronavirus will have significant negative impact for application software vendors
Software vendors advised to prepare for a tough year where very little new business will be won, especially for software companies selling into industries like non-food retail, insurance, travel and tourism, and real estate.

With CAGR of 187%, 5G in manufacturing will reach $10.8 billion by 2030
Capturing that value will require ecosystem players to evaluate how to measure the impact of 5G and edge deployments on the factory floor.

New GS1 US blockchain guideline helps companies prepare for supply chain implementations
Guideline offers overview of foundational data elements and standards to enable supply chain visibility.

New research confirms blockchain’s effectiveness for improved data sharing in the retail industry
Auburn University RFID Lab partners with GS1 US and industry to explore the use of RFID and blockchain to improve supply chain efficiency.

Aptean acquires Paragon Software Systems
Acquisition adds Paragon's routing, logistics, scheduling, and home delivery capabilities, which have seen strong growth from e-commerce.

U.S. retail sales are mixed in February, reports Commerce
ebruary U.S. retail sales are mixed, reports Department of Commerce

Other Voices: What Coronavirus means for e-commerce
As more shoppers turn to online alternatives to in-person shopping, supply chain disruptions could pile up.

Other Voices: Optimizing visibility in the supply chain with 5G and edge computing
Digitally connecting and automating processes on the edge extends the reach and visibility of supply chains by dividing processes into sets of smaller, more manageable actions.

Accenture acquires technology consultancy Icon Integration
Clients to benefit from addition of specialized supply chain and business intelligence capabilities which help to lower operational costs and improve performance.

KNAPP celebrates grand opening of phase 1 facility in Kennesaw, Ga.
Accelerating transition to digital economy contributes to three-year 404% growth in KNAPP's business.

The Changing Metrics of Retail Success
Total sales still matter. But few other measures do as retail morphs. While many want to characterize e-commerce as a great destroyer, it’s actually a great creator, bringing retailers and customers even closer together.

BOPUS a ‘real bright spot this year’
Consumers expect free shipping and a 20% reduction in expected delivery time during the holiday season. In 2018, consumers were willing to wait 3.9 days on average – today the expectation is an average of 3.1 days.

Year in Review: 2019 System Reports
From conventional to automated, from vegetables to natural disaster relief, this year's cover stories explore how improving operations enhances customer service and profitability.


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