Barcode, data capture and RFID
Automatic identification and data capture technologies, such as barcode and RFID, continue to be important to supply chain management. This resource on barcode, data capture and RFID provides articles, news, and best practices on methods of data capture, including the technologies used to collect information on products, manage and track inventory and assets and provide insight into and improve logistics.
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Feature
18 Sep 2020
5 supply chain cybersecurity risks and best practices
Threats to supply chain security have increased in the wake of COVID-19. Learn what they are and how you can defend your organization and prevent disruption and worse. Continue Reading
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Infographic
21 Aug 2020
15 examples of supply chain disruptions throughout history
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across the global supply chain. Here's a look at other disruptions that underscore why boosting resiliency has always been important. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2020
7 real-life blockchain in the supply chain use cases and examples
Leading-edge companies are trying to fight supply chain network complexity with blockchain. Here's a look at seven use cases that demonstrate how well that's working. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Aug 2020
Exploring COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions
The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jul 2020
5 steps to help prevent supply chain cybersecurity threats
Follow five steps to lower the risk of supply chain cybersecurity threats, from creating third-party risk management teams to using blockchain and hyperledger and more. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2020
6 ways to address COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions
The food supply chain may be broken, but there are initial steps companies must take in the near term. Learn how to bring order to the chaos COVID-19 has brought. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Apr 2020
Supply chain transparency: Technology, partnership and progress
Compliance is mostly voluntary for suppliers, and brand owners don't have to disclose everything. Data collection is mostly manual. But cloud links help, and IoT holds promise. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jan 2020
Rugged devices market grows as hardware gets more portable
A warehouse employee needs logistics information while wearing gloves. A delivery worker needs their device in the truck and at the door. Here's why rugged devices are on the rise. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Nov 2019
Top 7 manufacturing challenges for 2020
Growing supply chain complexity, emerging next-gen technologies and other compelling forces will continue to challenge the manufacturing sector. Here's a look at what's ahead for 2020. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2019
4 ways to use blockchain in the supply chain
As blockchain technology enters its 11th year, its use in the supply chain is burgeoning. Here are some of the areas that are garnering the most interest. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
10 Sep 2019
Introduction to supply chain management software of 2020
Discover the functions of supply chain management software and learn how SCM software helps companies manage the complex demands of today's customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2019
7 steps to implementing blockchain in the supply chain
If your organization believes blockchain will bring greater visibility to the supply chain, first understand the critical steps needed to enable a successful implementation. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Aug 2019
5 potential benefits of blockchain in supply chain logistics
Blockchain is poised to disrupt a number of industries -- including logistics. Here's how the technology might help get products into the hands of customers more efficiently. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Apr 2018
Why do EDI standards dominate for electronic transactions?
The EDI standard format is the only option accepted by Walmart and other retailers. But as technology and data formats have changed over the years, is there a better way? Continue Reading
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Answer
02 Apr 2018
Which supply chain visibility tools help improve logistics?
At the intersection of IoT, analytics and other technologies lies better supply chain visibility. Here's a look at what's making logistics a little easier. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2017
IoT logistics technology gaining speed in freight industry
Initially slow to take off, the internet of things is enabling sophisticated sensors that give logistics providers more visibility into inventory and freight vehicles. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jan 2017
How supply chain partners can help create IoT adoption success
IoT adoption tends to be an organic, step-by-step undertaking for enterprises -- but a coordinated effort between partner companies can improve the supply chain faster and more economically. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Nov 2016
What are the benefits of RFID in the fashion industry?
Trendy fashions -- with their quick cycles of 'hot' or 'not' -- need auto-ID technology that can keep pace. Here's a look at why RFID fills the bill. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Dec 2015
Why aren't more companies using RFID for inventory tracking?
Radio frequency identification tags have a number of benefits over the bar code, but the latter continues to be the go-to for manufacturers. Here's a look at the reasons for that. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Apr 2013
Decoding active and passive RFID tags
Active and passive RFID differs greatly in terms of functionality and cost. Here's what you need to know about the flavors of RFID. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
01 Sep 2008
How to build a business case for RFID
Are you considering RFID for your business needs? In this guide, read an introduction to RFID technology and implementation, learn about SAP RFID software and RFID for ERP and find out how to calculate ROI for RFID. Continue Reading