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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.

FourKites acquires TrackX yard solutions
FourKites, the market-leading supply chain visibility platform, today announced that it is acquiring TrackX Holdings's yard management solutions in order to create Dynamic Yard, a new supply chain visibility solution that extends real-time visibility into the yard.

Confidex and Quuppa strengthen cooperation on industrial RTLS
Confidex Viking provides new level of support for Quuppa’s advanced location system

MCFA announces Jungheinrich AGV Virtual Trade Show
The trade show will be open from March 25 to March 27, 2020.

C Suite Interview with Joe Colletti, President and CEO of DMW&H
Stronger, more resilient supply chains are in strong demand

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Velodyne and Seoul Robotics showcase lidar solutions at Modex
Lidar solutions advance automation and safety for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

CBRE report examines increased interest in on-demand warehousing, due to coronavirus
A report recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE highlighted how the ongoing coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic is drawing in interest in on-demand warehousing by retailers.

K2 and Celonis partner to accelerate digital business transformation
New partnership combines K2’s digital process automation technology with Celonis’ advanced process mining, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to deliver advanced intelligent process automation.

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Polymer Technologies categorized as essential
Polymer Technologies Inc. is currently in contact with local and state legislatures to ensure they understand our position as an Essential to Critical Infrastructure Manufacturer.

PowerFleet recognized as critical for Covid-19 response
PowerFleet provides its tracking and monitoring technology to many critical industries in the food distribution supply chain.

MSSC partners with ProctorU to offer certification tests from home
Once tests have been uploaded to the ProctorU system and more proctors are trained, online testing will be available no later than May 15.

MFG Tray to remain in operation under the provision for Plastics Product Manufacturing
We will remain diligent in our endeavors to reduce exposure but will remain in operation as scheduled.

Delta-Q Technologies to remain operational and delivering chargers
Delta-Q is fully operational, and our plant is operating at close to 100% capacity.

Insider Q&A: Supporting the Human-Robot Connection
By helping to make both the human and the robot better than they could be individually, Zebra supports an environment where machines and humans can work side-by-side for the good of the entire organization.

Reader survey takes deep dive into the impact of coronavirus on supply chains
The survey’s lead question—are your logistics and supply chain operations being impacted by the coronavirus?—drove home the point, with 73%, or 89 respondents, saying yes, and 27%, or 33 respondents, saying the coronavirus has not had an effect.

MHI coordinates with ALAN to respond to Covid-19 pandemic
ALAN is working with multiple government and private sector organizations including Healthcare Ready to strengthen healthcare supply chains through collaboration with public health and private sectors.

GS1 study: Retail industry supports transition from U.P.C. to data-rich barcode
Study highlights migration underway to meet changing consumer needs for more product information.

ABI Research: Covid reveals weakest links in the supply chain – the supplier’s supplier
'Investments in robotics or IoT sensors assume assembly lines receive a steady flow of raw materials. COVID-19 demonstrates that manufacturers need to be as focused on their supplier’s capabilities as they are on their factory floor.'


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