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Simply TechAmazon’s Humanoid Robots, Verizon’s Edge Tech, and Apple’s AI InnovationsExplore Amazon's testing of humanoid delivery robots designed to navigate complex environments, Verizon's launch of a cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Everything communication platform, and Apple's AI-powered updates from WWDC 2025. Discover how these advancements could reshape industries and enhance user experiences.
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https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/amazons-building-humanoid-robots-to-speed-deliveries-to-you/
https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/41906-amazon-looks-to-test-humanoid-delivery-robots
https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/amazon-test-humanoid-robots-package-delivery-rivian-electric-vans/
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/amazon-prepares-test-humanoid-robots-delivering-packages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJNPwsZ8Unk
https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2025/06/06/vw-rutgers-and-multiple-state-agencies-partner-with-verizons-vehicle-to-everything-platform/
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366625378/Verizon-Business-opens-availability-for-V2X-connected-driving-platform
https://www.iotworldtoday.com/connectivity/verizon-launches-new-vehicle-to-everything-connected-driving-platform
https://www...
2025-06-1012 min
Simply FinanceEconomic Pessimism Rises Amid Trade Tensions and Market VolatilityIn today's episode, we explore the growing economic pessimism among Americans as a new Gallup poll reveals a significant decline in personal financial outlook. We discuss the impact of trade war concerns on U.S. stock markets and the broader implications for global economic growth. Join us as we delve into the factors driving this sentiment shift and the potential challenges for policymakers and businesses in navigating these turbulent times.
Sources:
https://thedemocraticstrategist.org/2025/04/gallup-expectations-for-u-s-economy-sour/
https://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-04212025-11718673
https://www.comerica.com/insights/economic-insights/monthly-outlook/april-2025-us-economic-outlook.html
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2025-04-2308 min
Simply Economics, from MexicoMexico’s Economic Transformation: Navigating Trade Tensions and Investment OpportunitiesExplore Mexico's strategic economic shifts as it faces potential recession and embraces new policies for fiscal consolidation. Discover how Mexico is leveraging its USMCA membership to surpass China as the top U.S. supplier, attracting major investments from automotive giants like Tesla and General Motors. Despite infrastructure and regulatory challenges, Mexico's proactive approach positions it as a key player in global supply chains, particularly in manufacturing and technology sectors. Join us for an in-depth analysis of Mexico's evolving role in the global trade landscape.
Sources:
https://globaltrainingcenter.com/first-international-policy-agenda-to-boost-cross-border-growth/
https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/41487...
2025-04-2005 min
Simply EconomicsU.S. Manufacturing Rebounds Amid Economic UncertaintyThe U.S. manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery after 26 months of contraction, with the Manufacturing PMI expanding for two consecutive months. However, challenges such as declining new orders and rising prices pose risks to sustained growth. Meanwhile, the OECD downgrades the U.S. GDP growth forecast, citing trade tensions and domestic challenges. Join us as we explore the implications of these developments on the economy and future outlook.
Sources:
https://trcelectronics.com/blogs/news/quarterly-update-q1-2025
https://www.translogisticsinc.com/blog/inflation-data-and-u-s-manufacturing-sector-expands-for-a-second-month
https://riverreporter.com/stories/sba-announces-made-in-america-manufacturing-initiative,187884
https://www.newyorkfed.org/survey/empire...
2025-03-1808 min
The Freight Coach Podcast525. #TheFreightCoach Morning Show - Small Truckers Struggle To Keep Pace & Why I Am Against Hair Testing!#TheFreightCoach Morning Show is The TOP Transportation Morning Show is LIVE every weekday at 10:30 AM CST to breakdown THREE transportation industry headlines! Mark your calendars! · https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/36923-smaller-truckers-are-struggling-to-keep-pace-in-an-uncertain-economy · https://www.freightwaves.com/news/headline-hair-drug-testing-guidelines-sent-to-white-house?fbclid=IwAR3eySM_wjjJTLyDjeZcO_fRLT7vEs17hLTBBrE4QCYkzszi3SEdBC0D19Q Check out my YouTube Channel for further industry insights! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjrL70IEnCfDkNaiYMar3jw Make sure to subscribe and share! Thank you to my sponsor: https://www.vhubapp.com/ They are the new wave for freight brokers...
2023-04-0430 min
Living With LibertyEp. 135 No Joe, Everyone Effs With a BidenIn this episode, I cover decoupling from China, how Toyota isn't buying into the green vehicle virtue signalling, how Ketanji Brown Jackson know nothing about the constitution, and how Joe Biden thinks no one f*cks with a Biden.
Website: www.livingwithlibertypodcast.com
Email: ryan@livingwithlibertypodcast.com
Can the US decouple from China: https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/01/11/us-china-economic-decoupling-trump-biden/
China needs the West: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-01-30/china-can-t-afford-u-s-economic-decoupling
Decoupling is picking up momentum: https://www.theepochtimes.com/decoupling-from-china-accelerates_4635052.html
Toyota CEO says EV's adoption will...
2022-10-1157 minLiving With LibertyEp. 131 You Are Being Conditioned to View Freedom as SelfishIn this episode, I cover the ways you are being conditioned to view freedom as selfish.
Email the show: Ryan@livingwithlibertypodcast.com
Website: livingwithlibertypodcast.com
Americans are self censoring: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/08/the_new_epidemic_of_selfsilencing_plagues_america.html
Climate change is a hoax: https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2019/09/09/climate-change-is-a-hoax-n2552748
It's not about the climate: https://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/another-climate-alarmist-admits-real-motive-behind-warming-scare/
They keep the pressure on: https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/20/politics/climate-extreme-heat-wind-power-biden-massachusetts-speech/index.html
Gun "reform": https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/24/congress-passes-gun-bill-sends-it-to-joe-biden-to-sign...
2022-09-0237 minLiving With LibertyEp. 123 Our Strategic Oil Reserves Are Going Where?In this episode, I cover the latest democrat tantrum, Biden attempting to speak lower gas prices into being, what is actually happening to our strategic oil reserves, and the Britney Griner saga.
Refined fuel is going where?: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/35198-massive-fuel-exports-hinder-us-efforts-to-build-supplies-at-home?oly_enc_id=2571D3187845C1W
More dem tantrums: https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/06/30/the-cry-baby-leftist-mind/
Jeffy B is not impressed: https://www.theepochtimes.com/jeff-bezos-responds-after-biden-demands-gas-stations-lower-prices_4574216.html?est=zqhV6nXbgsNC0Cbn3wR8wnpdRYD7WH%2BOHDMhtQPRC4k0UtJElpwj%2Fz%2BJsKqmaSB0
Our strategic oil reserves are going where?: https://www.reuters.com...
2022-07-0938 min
SupplyChainTalkSupplyChainTalk: End-to-end supply chain stewardshipThis is the audio-only version of our weekly supply chain talk show, SupplyChainTalk. Join us for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/supplychaintalk On this episode, we focus on the following news story;The Keys to Supply Chain Synergy, and What's Standing in the Wayhttps://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/33347-achieving-synergy-in-the-end-to-end-supply-chain The panel discussion is titled;End-to-end supply chain stewardship· Finding the right end-to-end logistical partner: tailoring the process to your unique requirements· Realising the value of end-to-end supply chain visibility: what does having an e...
2022-06-1753 min
Living With LibertyEp. 117 The Grotesque Politicizing of UvaldeIn this episode, I cover the shameful politicizing of the Uvalde tragedy, how rolling blackouts may be looming, shrinkflation in restaurants, and crime ridden cities throwing money back into policing.
Blackouts looming?: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/35077-vast-swath-of-us-at-risk-of-summer-blackouts-regulator-warns?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
The professional dredgers found another one: https://sports.yahoo.com/new-york-yankees-pitcher-nestor-cortes-off-twitter-after-unacceptable-tweets-with-racial-slur-surface-013952118.html
Restaurants are shrinking your portions: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/35060-fewer-nuggets-smaller-salads-shrinkflation-hits-us-restaurants?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
Refunding police not enough: https://www.theepochtimes.com/refunding-police-alone-not-enough-to-curb-crime-policing-professionals-say_4487766.html
O'Rouke pulls a gross political stunt: https://redstate.com/jeffc/2022/05/25/gov-greg-abbott-should-be-thanking-beto-orourke-for-his-uvalde-stunt-n569933
Obama's worst take ever: https://redstate...
2022-05-2846 minLiving With LibertyEp. 101 Free Speech is Making a ComebackIn this episode, I cover the crack pipe handouts, Biden regime's hypocrisy in supporting the right to free speech and protests, the impact of the microchip shortages on the auto insurance industry, and how one university pushed back on censorship.
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Chip shortage could impact auto insurance: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/34377-the-auto-insurance-industry-isnt-safe-from-the-effects-of-the-chip-shortage?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
Whitehouse defends Canadian Truckers: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/02/08/white-house-defends-rights-of-canadian-trucker-protesters-as-justin-trudeau-smears-freedom-convoy/
Biden wants to hand out crack pipes to "advance equity": https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-admin-to-send-crack-pipes-to-drug-addicts
2022-02-1939 minLiving With LibertyEp. 89 Another Failed Bluff by the Biden AdministrationIn this episode, I cover the Biden administration's attempt to extract information from foreign companies, the left's attempt at setting the stolen election narrative for 2024, and Pfizer applying to the FDA to jab 5-11 year olds.
Biden wants foreign company data: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/33905-top-global-chipmakers-resist-biden-bid-for-supply-chain-data?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
Defense production act: https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R43767
They are trying hard to get a win: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/33883-us-government-alert-system-aims-to-improve-semiconductor-supply-chain?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
Raimondo threatens use of the DPA: https...
2021-10-1339 minLiving With LibertyEp. 85 Workforce Skills Gap and Recessionary NarrativesIn this episode, I cover the skills gap facing the American workforce, the shifting narrative on the looming recession, and something from the lighter side.
Is America running short of skilled labor: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/33571-is-america-running-out-of-skilled-workers?oly_enc_id=4802A1436278G3X
Four major skills gaps in the U.S. workforce: http://www.thestaffingstream.com/2014/05/05/four-major-skills-gaps-in-the-us-workforce/
Get rid of your caps lock and shift keys: https://redstate.com/alexparker/2021/09/12/down-with-capitalism-professor-pummels-oppression-by-shafting-the-shift-key-n441798
2021-09-2035 min
VertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und Karriere#578 Die Talent-Krise – Warum Unternehmen jetzt handeln müssen!Wir sind gerade dabei, die Corona-Krise abzuschütteln, da erwischt Unternehmen ein langer Trend 2021 mit voller Härte: 2021 wird schwierigste Recruiting Jahr in diesem Jahrtausend. Und bis 2030 wird es Jahr für Jahr noch schlimmer. Weltweit haben über 69% der Unternehmen Probleme, ihre Stellen zu besetzen. Das sind 10% mehr als 2019! Corona? Krise? Pleitewelle? Nichts davon konnte den Trend brechen. Im Gegenteil, viele hart Pandemie-getroffene Branchen suchen nun umso dringender nach neuen Mitarbeitern. Zwei Drittel der Unternehmen weltweit sehen den Recruiting-Fail als großes Risiko für ihre Entwicklung und Existenz. In den 2.000er Jahren redete...
2021-08-0247 minVertriebsFunk – Vertrieb, Recruiting und Karriere#578 Die Talent-Krise – Warum Unternehmen jetzt handeln müssen!Wir sind gerade dabei, die Corona-Krise abzuschütteln, da erwischt Unternehmen ein langer Trend 2021 mit voller Härte: 2021 wird schwierigste Recruiting Jahr in diesem Jahrtausend. Und bis 2030 wird es Jahr für Jahr noch schlimmer. Weltweit haben über 69% der Unternehmen Probleme, ihre Stellen zu besetzen. Das sind 10% mehr als 2019! Corona? Krise? Pleitewelle? Nichts davon konnte den Trend brechen. Im Gegenteil, viele hart Pandemie-getroffene Branchen suchen nun umso dringender nach neuen Mitarbeitern. Zwei Drittel der Unternehmen weltweit sehen den Recruiting-Fail als großes Risiko für ihre Entwicklung und Existenz. In den 2.000er Jahren redete...
2021-08-0247 minLiving With LibertyEp. 67 Climate Change Hypocrisy and the Useless UNIn this episode I cover how the elites pushing excessive regulation to combat "climate change" don't believe a word they are say, and I cover an absolutely grotesque pronouncement by the United Nations.
It's not a greenhouse effect, its specific heat: https://principia-scientific.com/does-carbon-dioxide-trap-heat/
The shipping industry says tax us: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/32956-the-shipping-industry-wants-to-be-taxed-for-its-carbon-emissions
Companies pushing for climate regulation: https://www.retaildive.com/news/right-now-retailers-are-writing-their-own-rules-on-climate-action-does-th/598654/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202021-04-21%20Retail%20Dive%20Newsletter%20%5Bissue:33743%5D&utm_term=Retail%20Dive
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2021-06-0332 minLiving With LibertyEp. 59 Appreciation and Biden's Attempt to Control the Labor MarketIn this episode, I discuss appreciating those with a differing viewpoint, as well as Biden trying to satisfy his union donors.
Biden wants to strengthen unions: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/32949-biden-confronts-decades-of-union-decline-in-bid-to-boost-pay
2021-05-0531 minLiving With LibertyEp. 55 Covid Control is SlippingIn this episode, I talk about how using the pandemic to control people has shifted from the virus itself to utilizing vaccines and vaccine passports. I also cover vertical farming.
Mass vaccination sites are closing: https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/us-states-close-mass-vaccination-centers-due-falling-demand
Government is throwing more money at Covid: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/16/covid-variants-biden-admin-spending-1point7-billion-tracking-new-strains.html
Wisconsin vaccine rates slowing: https://www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/wisconsin-vaccination-effort-slows-leaders-plead-for-people-to-get-vaccinated/article_e75a4fe2-a210-11eb-a9b1-9f8a4ef78f2a.html
Vertical farming: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/32902-vertical-farming-a-solution-to-waste-and-inefficiency-in-the-food-supply-chain
2021-04-2322 min
Event HorizonEp 45 - We Are The Aliens And Our gods Terraformed The Planet For UsEpisode 45 is entitled "We Are The Aliens and Our gods Terraformed The Planet For Us." In this episode, I revisit Genesis and examine several verses that suggest that multiple gods assisted in creating life on this planet. If you accept the verses as they are written (and translated), you will ask questions like “Did God create the dinosaurs? If God did create the dinosaurs, why are whales, livestock, birds, etc mentioned in Genesis? If God created Adam and Eve, who the “others” that Cain went to live with after he left the garden? Think I have lost my mind y...
2021-02-2337 minOrder FulfillmentThe Real Reason for Product Shortages? Not Enough PackagingMany of the supply-chain shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic have one thing in common: a lack of plastic and cardboard containers to put them in. Read more.
2021-01-0715 minWarehouse Management SystemsOut With Conveyors, In With Autonomous Mobile RobotsThe humble conveyor is no longer the symbol of warehouse automation. The robots are here. Read more.
2020-11-1119 minOrder FulfillmentOut With Conveyors, In With Autonomous Mobile RobotsThe humble conveyor is no longer the symbol of warehouse automation. The robots are here. Read more.
2020-11-1119 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Blockchain for the Supply Chain: In the Pandemic and BeyondAs a tool for managing key activities throughout the supply chain, has blockchain come of age? Or is it still mired in hype? Read more.
2020-10-0819 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Once, Nothing Was AI. Now, Everything Is.Artificial intelligence is everywhere in global business today, especially in the supply chain. But what exactly is this thing called “AI”? Read more.
2020-10-0123 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)In Survival Mode, Retail Goes DigitalThe pandemic didn’t launch the retail industry on the road to radical transformation. But it unquestionably sped the journey up. Read more.
2020-08-2024 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)‘How’s My Product Doing?’ Tackling the Data DilemmaData is everywhere. So why can’t we easily answer the question on the lips of companies and consumers alike: “How’s my product doing?” Read more.
2020-06-0420 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Why Is the Supply Chain Slow to Adopt Blockchain?Proponents of blockchain for the supply chain talk it up as the miracle technology for ensuring the security and reliability of business transactions. Yet it’s been slow to take hold. Read more.
2020-04-3025 min
Gigging: Everything & Sharing EconomyEp 17 - Gigging News - Covid 19 Virus Impacts Gig Economy. Wardrobe Sharing Expands. Rent Out Idle Manufacturing Equipment.Episode 17 is a Gigging News Episode -- that means the Top 10 News Items in the #Gig and #Sharingeconomy for December 2019 through March 2020. Here are the top ten topics:1. Gig Companies Take Action over Coronavirus (Make sure you check out the Strategy Doctor Podcast Ep 9- Coronavirus: remote is the New Paradigm - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23394825)2. Fashion takes over sharing economy: Clothing rentals gain popularity3. Will Robots Destroy the Gig Economy?4. Chinese Sharing Economy Predicted to Grow Up To 15% Annually5. The Shed Helps Manufacturers Rent Out Idle Equipment6. A Saudi-based startup...
2020-03-2641 minOrder FulfillmentFour Walls and … What? The Transformation of the WarehouseWhat is this thing called a warehouse? Read more.
2020-02-2016 minWarehouse Management SystemsFour Walls and … What? The Transformation of the WarehouseWhat is this thing called a warehouse? Read more.
2020-02-2016 minWarehouse Management SystemsWill Technology Cause Warehouse Working Conditions to Suffer?The potential downside of automation in the warehouse isn’t just about the number of human jobs that it’s poised to erase. Read more.
2020-01-0120 minSales & Operations PlanningAI’s Radical Impact on Supply-Chain PlanningSupply-chain planners can’t make sense of the chaos of data that’s available to them today, without the aid of artificial intelligence. Read more.
2019-11-0627 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)AI’s Radical Impact on Supply-Chain PlanningSupply-chain planners can’t make sense of the chaos of data that’s available to them today, without the aid of artificial intelligence. Read more.
2019-11-0627 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Why IoT Pilots Fail — And What to Do About ItThe Internet of Things isn’t living up to its hype. Read more.
2019-10-1723 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Have We Finally Achieved the End-to-End Supply Chain?“The end-to-end supply chain” has been a buzzphrase for decades. Is it finally becoming a reality? Read more.
2019-09-0523 minWarehouse Management SystemsHow Mobile Technology Is Evolving in the Supply ChainMobile technology in the supply chain in engaged in a race to meet customer demands for speed and efficiency. In some cases, it might even be outpacing them. Read more.
2019-07-1020 minOrder FulfillmentHow Mobile Technology Is Evolving in the Supply ChainMobile technology in the supply chain in engaged in a race to meet customer demands for speed and efficiency. In some cases, it might even be outpacing them. Read more.
2019-07-1020 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Unlocking the Mysterious World of Security Tokens and BlockchainThe blockchain-based security token offers a new and potentially lucrative opportunity for investors. But it might not be quite ready for prime time. Read more.
2019-06-1321 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Mapping the Nation’s Entire Food, Energy and Water Supply Chain – Really!For the first time ever, there’s a publicly available map of the food, energy and water supply chains of every community in the U.S. Read more.
2019-06-0519 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Will A.I. in Supply Chains Make Humans Obsolete?Artificial intelligence is just beginning to have an impact on global supply chains. Will it eventually take over the role of human managers entirely? Read more.
2019-03-1319 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Can Big Data Get Too Big?Are businesses surfing the wave of big data? Or are they drowning in it? Read More
2018-07-2717 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Saving Your Company After a Data BreachOther than press the panic button, what actions should your company take in the event of a data security breach? Read More
2018-06-2919 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)How A.I. Will Transform Shipping and LogisticsArtificial intelligence promises to have a profound impact on the way in which shippers and carriers do business together. Assuming, of course, that they're able to make use of the wealth of data that the technology offers. Read More
2018-06-1421 minFacility Location PlanningThe Infrastructure Crisis: What's the Political Reality?We never seem to lack for proposals to fix the nation’s broken transportation infrastructure. But the money to make it happen is always missing. Read More
2018-04-2622 minWarehouse Management SystemsHow Fulfillment Technology Is Keeping Pace With 'Fast Fashion'The term “fast fashion” has taken on a whole new meaning today. Read More
2018-04-0524 minOrder FulfillmentHow Fulfillment Technology Is Keeping Pace With 'Fast Fashion'The term “fast fashion” has taken on a whole new meaning today. Read More
2018-04-0524 minWarehouse Management SystemsRobots in the Warehouse: A Progress ReportIs there still a place for humans in the automated warehouse of the future? Read More
2018-03-2223 minOrder FulfillmentRobots in the Warehouse: A Progress ReportIs there still a place for humans in the automated warehouse of the future? Read More
2018-03-2223 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)A Guide to the World of Augmented RealityReality, as we know, can be virtual. It can also be augmented. Read More
2018-02-0820 minWarehouse Management SystemsA Guide to the World of Augmented RealityReality, as we know, can be virtual. It can also be augmented. Read More
2018-02-0820 minOrder FulfillmentA Guide to the World of Augmented RealityReality, as we know, can be virtual. It can also be augmented. Read More
2018-02-0820 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)What Blockchain Means to Supply ChainBlockchain has the potential to transform supply chains. Read More
2018-01-1823 minOrder FulfillmentWhy Aren't Companies Automating Basic Business Processes?Order management ought to be the first candidate for streamlining and automation of business processes. So why is that task still stuck in another century? Read More
2018-01-0422 minWarehouse Management SystemsAt Long Last, A.I. Comes to the Logistics IndustryIt was only a matter of time before artificial intelligence was applied to the field of logistics. We're finally seeing the concepts of expert systems and A.I. brought to bear on the countless decisions that go into running a complex logistics operation. Read More
2017-11-0326 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)How the Internet of Things Is Revolutionizing Supply-Chain TrackingIn the era of the Internet of Things, we're playing catch-up with the huge volume of data that the phenomenon is generating. Read More
2017-11-0321 minOrder FulfillmentDon't Blink: How Pop-ups Are Transforming RetailThe new era of retail isn't just about the internet. Welcome to the world of the pop-up store. Read More
2017-11-0322 minOrder Fulfillment'The Perfect Order': Why It's So Hard to AchieveCompanies today need to cut costs, speed up fulfillment processes and manage growth. All the while providing "the perfect order." Read More
2017-11-0323 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Algorithms Meet Avocadoes: Data Science Comes to RetailThe success of modern-day retailing depends as much on information as it does on the products being sold. Read More
2017-11-0322 minOrder FulfillmentAlgorithms Meet Avocadoes: Data Science Comes to RetailThe success of modern-day retailing depends as much on information as it does on the products being sold. Read More
2017-11-0322 minOrder FulfillmentThe Future of Retail: 2017 EditionWhat will the retail landscape look like in the very near future? And which players will be left standing? Read More
2017-11-0323 minOrder FulfillmentHow E-tailers Are Creating a Compelling 'Unboxing Experience'E-commerce retailers today aren't just focusing on the products they sell. They're also paying close attention to the boxes they come in. The term ''unboxing experience'' describes how consumers feel when they open the carton that contains an online order. Read More
2017-11-0325 minOrder FulfillmentThe Coming Revolution in Robotics and A.I.There's not an aspect of modern life that won't be affected by advances in robotics and artificial intelligence in the coming years. But the impact will be especially felt in transportation and distribution. Read More
2017-11-0322 minFacility Location PlanningLife After Brexit: The Future of U.K. Supply ChainsThe U.K. is making a clean split from the European Union. How will its economy and trading relationships fare in a post-Brexit world? Read More
2017-11-0324 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)Managing Your Freight Spend In The Age Of Big DataWithout effective freight-cost management, you're leaving millions of dollars a year on the table. Read More
2017-11-0326 minOrder FulfillmentSurvival Strategies for Struggling RetailersIn the age of the omnichannel, is there any hope for traditional retail chains? Read More
2017-11-0324 minOrder FulfillmentDigital Sourcing: What, Where and How?Digital technology has come to the supply chain, and the procurement function must take note. Read More
2017-11-0325 minData Management (Big Data/IoT/Blockchain)How Smaller Companies Can Conquer Big DataBig data is threatening to swamp small companies. Read More
2017-11-0324 minWarehouse Management SystemsSurvival Strategies for Struggling RetailersIn the age of the omnichannel, is there any hope for traditional retail chains? Read More
2017-11-0324 minOrder FulfillmentThe Amazon Challenge and How Smaller E-tailers Can CompeteGoing up against the behemoth that is Amazon.com, does the smaller e-commerce provider have a chance? Read More
2017-11-0320 minFacility Location PlanningBlockchain Comes to the Rescue in Disaster ReliefIn the event of a natural disaster, there's a new tool that can help emergency responders and supply-chain managers find order in the chaos. Read More
2017-11-0123 minOrder FulfillmentThe 'Skyrocketing' Cost of Pleasing the Omnichannel CustomerRetailers are shelling out huge amounts of money to keep today's omnichannel customer happy. Read More
2017-10-1825 minWarehouse Management SystemsDancing With Robots on the Factory FloorMaybe people and robots can co-exist in the workplace after all. Read More
2017-10-1827 minFacility Location PlanningGridlock! Can Urban Logistics Escape It?All hail the omni-channel. But how can logistics providers possibly keep pace with an explosion in the number of delivery points within a city that must be served? Read More
2017-10-1825 minFacility Location PlanningRFID Is Back! And It's the Key to Supply-Chain VisibilityDecades after its debut, radio frequency identification technology is finally poised to realize its potential in the retail sector. Read More
2017-10-1827 minFacility Location PlanningOne Filing, 48 Agencies: Introducing the 'Single Window' for Trade ComplianceFor international traders who are sick of filing documents with multiple regulatory agencies, help is on the way. Read More
2017-10-1828 minFacility Location PlanningSix Challenges for Supply Chains in Emerging MarketsWhat does it take to overcome the logistics challenges of serving customers in emerging markets. Read More
2017-10-1827 minFacility Location PlanningSupply Chain Resilience: Only the Paranoid SurviveIt's a dangerous world out there for global supply chains. Read More
2017-10-1825 minFacility Location PlanningThe Reverse Supply Chain Comes HomeThere's more to reshoring than simply moving a factory from Asia back to the U.S. Read More
2017-10-1824 minFacility Location PlanningCustoms Automation Is Finally Happening. Really!After years of delay, the automation of importer filings, involving multiple government agencies, is upon us. Say hello to the "Single Window." Read More
2017-10-1825 minWarehouse Management SystemsThe Perils and Pitfalls of Lean InventoriesManufacturing and distribution executives love the idea of slashing inventories. But it's distribution-center managers who must deal with the consequences. Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentIs American Manufacturing Really Coming Home?Is the reshoring trend for real? Read More
2017-10-1823 minOrder FulfillmentGridlock! Can Urban Logistics Escape It?All hail the omni-channel. But how can logistics providers possibly keep pace with an explosion in the number of delivery points within a city that must be served? Read More
2017-10-1825 minOrder FulfillmentIt's Valentine's Day. Are You Too in Love With Your Forecast?Humankind is forever striving for perfection. When it comes to the job of demand forecasting, however, perhaps we ought to be a tad less obsessive. Read More
2017-10-1828 minOrder FulfillmentWhen Will Same-Day Delivery Take Off?Same-day service: It's the ultimate goal of e-commerce retailers - and the ultimate desire of consumers. But is it really feasible? Read More
2017-10-1829 minOrder FulfillmentHow Supply Chain Drives Success at Grocery Giant TescoDoes a big grocery retail chain have anything to learn from a leading automaker? Read More
2017-10-1824 minOrder FulfillmentHow Technology Is Changing the Retail ExperienceOnline shoppers are ready for a new wave of innovation in the e-commerce experience - and retailers had better be ready, too. Read More
2017-10-1824 minOrder FulfillmentThe Procurement Function Braces for Radical ChangeA message to procurement managers: Your job is about to be transformed "almost beyond recognition." Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentRacing to Your Door: The Cutting Edge of E-Commerce DeliveryThe race is heating up over who will dominate the world of "last-mile" delivery of online retail orders. Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentRetailers Are Haunted By 'The Ghost Economy'It's enough to scare the daylights out of retailers: $1.75tr in lost revenue due to overstocks, out-of-stocks and preventable returns. Welcome to "The Ghost Economy." Read More
2017-10-1824 minOrder FulfillmentHow Social Media Drives 'Fast-Fashion' DecisionsIn the world of fast fashion, social media can be both bane and salvation for manufacturers and retailers. Read More
2017-10-1825 minOrder FulfillmentHow to Beat the UPS and FedEx Price IncreasesThe imposition by UPS and FedEx of dimensional weight pricing on all ground shipments is bound to raise the price of moving parcels and packages. But there are ways that shippers can mitigate the increase. Read More
2017-10-1825 minOrder FulfillmentA Glimpse at the Factory of the FutureWhat will the typical factory look like five years from now? Read More
2017-10-1825 minOrder FulfillmentFast and Free Shipping: Can Retailers Afford It?Retailers are scrambling to offer free shipping for online orders. Is it a money-losing proposition? Read More
2017-10-1827 minOrder FulfillmentThe Perils and Pitfalls of Lean InventoriesManufacturing and distribution executives love the idea of slashing inventories. But it's distribution-center managers who must deal with the consequences. Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentAmazon Goes Brick-and-Mortar: What's It Mean for Retailing?Coming soon to a city near you - an Amazon.com store? Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentRFID Is Back! And It's the Key to Supply-Chain VisibilityDecades after its debut, radio frequency identification technology is finally poised to realize its potential in the retail sector. Read More
2017-10-1827 minOrder FulfillmentBefriending the Beast: How Small Suppliers Can Work With WalmartSmall or medium-sized suppliers looking to get their products into Walmart needn't fear the beast. Read More
2017-10-1826 minOrder FulfillmentDancing With Robots on the Factory FloorMaybe people and robots can co-exist in the workplace after all. Read More
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