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The Benefits of an IoT-Connected Warehouse

March 8, 2017

Analyst Insight: The Internet of Things (IoT) was originally the concept of "things talking." In the early days we envisioned RFID tags on everything, helping to identify and locate any object in the universe. The RFID tag would uniquely identify the item, determine its location, and put a time stamp to the transaction. It was a straightforward concept. It was either there, or it was not. It was all about identity and location. – Eric Peters, executive vice president, Tompkins International

A Maker of Minibikes and Go-Karts Roars Into the U.S. With Domestic Production

March 1, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Monster Moto, a producer of economically priced off-road vehicles, shifts from offshore production to domestic assembly, a move made possible by cutting its transportation and logistics expense.

DHL, Huawei Enter Supply Chain Automation Partnership

February 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

Deutsche Post DHL Group and Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei Technologies are collaborating on a range of supply chain services for customers using "industrial-grade internet-of-things hardware and infrastructure."

E-Commerce Drives Booming Canadian Warehouse Market

February 17, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Canada's largest multi-tenant industrial landlord sees its future growth prospects in e-commerce, according to a report in Bloomberg.

Forged Warehouse Receipts Were All for Nickel, Glencore Firm Says

February 17, 2017

The New York Times

Forged warehouse certificates circulating in the name of Access World, a metals warehouse company owned by commodity giant Glencore Plc, have all been for nickel in Asia, it said last week.

KANE Helps Club Store Chain Implement Cross Dock Strategy

February 15, 2017

Challenge: A major U.S. club store chain wanted a solution for more efficient cross docking.

Safety in Logistics Operations

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great 3PL Customer

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

Look Who's Riding the Rails: Why Rail Has Become a Viable Option for Grocery Manufacturers

February 14, 2017

Kane is Able

Port of Oakland Spends $600M on Expansion

February 14, 2017

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Port of Oakland is spending $600m on new facilities to increase trade volume.

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The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.