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Despite Knowing Danger of Inventory Mis-picks, Industry Still Relies on Paper Lists for the Most Part, Study Says

October 31, 2013

Distribution centers are losing an average of nearly $390,000 every year due to mis-picks, according to a study conducted by Everett, Wash.-based Intermec Inc.

Carrier Transicold Offers Power-Saving Mode for Container Reefer Units

October 30, 2013

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold is now offering a Quest II power-saving mode for its container-refrigeration units.

CaroTrans Expands Trans-Pacific Service for Fiji, China

October 30, 2013

CaroTrans International

CaroTrans International, a global non-vessel operating common carrier and freight consolidator, has inaugurated direct less-than-containerload (LCL) export service from Los Angeles to Suva, Fiji.

Your Loading Dock Is Indispensable, But The Reality Is That It Can Be Dangerous

October 30, 2013

MHL News

Looking at safety statistics, it's easy to conclude that the loading dock is one of the most hazardous areas of your operations. A quarter of all accidents occur there. The majority of these accidents result in the dreaded back injury that, according to OHSA, ultimately ends up costing U.S. companies upwards of $80bn dollars annually.

Foxfire Introduces SaaS-based Inventory Management Software

October 29, 2013

Foxfire

Foxfire, a warehouse management software provider, recently announced the availability of Foxfire Inventory Pro, a cloud-based inventory management software for small to mid-sized businesses.

Amazon to Construct Massive Distribution Center in Baltimore

October 29, 2013

Baltimore Sun

Amazon.com will open a one million-square-foot distribution center that will employ 1,000 people at the site of the former General Motors plant in Southeast Baltimore, the company said.

RFID's Role in Today's Supply Chains

October 29, 2013

Tom O'Boyle, Director of RFID, Barcoding, Inc.

Surveyed SC Execs Reveal Plans to Expand DC Networks

October 29, 2013

Mark Wheeler, Director, Industry Solutions, Motorola Solutions

TNT Express Extends Before-Noon Delivery in Europe

October 28, 2013

TNT Express

TNT Express had extended the number of European locations at which it offers guaranteed morning delivery of documents, packages and parcel freight.

Landstar Puts Automotive Supply Chain on Fast Track

October 23, 2013

Challenge: A Tier 1 automotive supplier was looking to improve cost, visibility and productivity within their ground expedite network.

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