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Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Carrie Wilkie of GS1 US on the 50th anniversary of the bar code | Season 4 Episode 13

The humble barcode has made many logistics tasks more efficient and accurate. Now, 2D barcodes are collecting and carrying even more information than traditional barcodes, and they’re finding new applications. Plus: The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes.

April 7, 2023

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The humble barcode has made many logistics tasks more efficient and accurate. Now, 2D barcodes are collecting and carrying even more information than traditional barcodes, and they’re finding new applications. Plus: The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes.

IN PERSON

In Person: Jim Lawton of Zebra Technologies

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Jim Lawton discusses Zebra’s entrance into the robotics industry and how robotics can scale to meet demand.

December 12, 2022

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Jim Lawton discusses Zebra’s entrance into the robotics industry and how robotics can scale to meet demand.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Tony Sciarrotta of the Reverse Logistics Association on handling returns | Season 2 Episode 2

How retailers are handling the deluge of holiday returns; how to compete with industry disruptors; dhanging the retail experience.

January 15, 2021

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How retailers are handling the deluge of holiday returns; how to compete with industry disruptors; dhanging the retail experience.

NRF: Covid pressures force merger of online and in-person shopping tech

Retailers turn to personal smartphones and mobile apps to power fulfillment from stores, Scandit exec says.

January 13, 2021

Ben Ames

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Retailers turn to personal smartphones and mobile apps to power fulfillment from stores, Scandit exec says.

APPLICATIONS

Getting better all the time: Saddle Creek’s continuous upgrades

Periodic technology modernization projects help 3PL boost fulfillment, accuracy, and speed to handle customers’ steadily growing order volumes.

December 9, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Periodic technology modernization projects help 3PL boost fulfillment, accuracy, and speed to handle customers’ steadily growing order volumes

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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

RFID: Sticker shock still a sticking point

Radio-frequency identification tags can deliver inventory accuracy rates as high as 99%, but the market still doesn’t appear to be willing to pay the price.

August 14, 2020

Ben Ames

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Radio-frequency identification tags can deliver inventory accuracy rates as high as 99%, but the market still doesn’t appear to be willing to pay the price.

THOUGHT LEADERS

The time to plan is now: interview with Dr. Clive Hohberger

Once we have a Covid-19 vaccine, what happens next? That’s a question the supply chain community should be asking itself right now, says Dr. Clive Hohberger.

August 11, 2020

David Maloney

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Once we have a Covid-19 vaccine, what happens next? That’s a question the supply chain community should be asking itself right now, says Dr. Clive Hohberger.

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