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The Flip Side Of LMS Objections

Lessons learned from multiple implementations.

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Software Solutions

Traceability Toolkit: Software, Automation, Data Standardization

How technology allows shippers to stay ahead of stricter safety rules

Onset's data logger measures and transmits temperature and humidity data wirelessly to mobile devices via Bluetooth Smart technology.

Heinz/Kraft Merger: Big Changes In Store For Supply Chain

Logistics/supply chain expert warns that "since Heinz and Kraft are in similar industries, packaging suppliers, distributors, freight forwarders, ad agencies, contract manufacturers – you’re on the block, too.”

File Photo. H.J. Heinz Co. is buying Kraft Foods Group Inc., creating what the companies say will be the third-largest food and beverage company in North America, the companies announced Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

ProMat Seminar: Why 'Waveless' Picking Makes More Sense For E-commerce

The goal of the “waveless” method is to get the order to the consumer as fast as possible and only induct new work as work is completed.

Art Eldred of Vargo Companies explains the benefits of waveless picking during the ProMat show in Chicago.

U.S. Farmers Continue To Eschew Corn For Soybeans

Analysts predict farmers will plant record soybean acreage this spring for a second consecutive year while cutting corn plantings for the third in a row, a move that comes as growers grapple with a roughly 50 percent decline in the price of corn.

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Burton’s Biscuit Co., U.K., Taps International Food Associates For U.S. Cookie Business

FA will support Burton’s expansion plans for the U.S. premium cookie sector by harnessing its network to deliver products efficiently to market.

Software & Technology

ProMat Seminar: How Big Data Will Make Supply Chains More Efficient

Data management has become a more important part of the supply chain as the Internet continues to evolve and give supply chain managers more tools to increase efficiency.

John Rosenberger of The Raymond Corp. tells ProMat attendees there are data management specialists available who can help them take advantage of the growing uses of Internet-enabled data.

Aramark Fires Kansas City Food Safety Manager Who Publicized Stadium Safety Problems

Costa came forward publicly with his concerns last November, just after World Series games at Kauffman Stadium, in an email to media and public health officials, including the local health department.

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Walmart Honors C.H. Robinson With First-Ever 3PL Award

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Walmart Stores, Inc. has recognized C.H. Robinson with the retail leader’s first-ever “3rd Party Logistical (3PL) Carrier of the Year” award for 2014 noting contributions for outstanding service.

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Video: See ProMat Innovations Live From The Show Floor

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ProMat Day 3: Innovation Continues To Wow Attendees

An MHI economic sentiment survey found that 45 percent of MHI member companies expect sales and new orders to grow by 10 percent to 20 percent in 2015, a total weighted average of 9.2 percent growth over 2014.

Ed Romaine shows a Mobile-atic dispensing system at the SI Systems booth.

Software & Technology

Stamps.com Acquires Endicia From Newell Rubbermaid For $215 M

Endicia is a provider of high volume shipping technologies and solutions for use with the U.S. Postal Service and other postal partners.

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