Standards bodies focused on specific industries are the unsung heroes in the worlds of manufacturing and parts procurement. These non-governmental organizations set…
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Hazmat Labels for Extreme Conditions Now Available from Labelmaster
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyCompliance with complex and ever-changing regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requires vigilance that begins with labeling to…
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FedEx Not Renewing Its Air Freight Contract with Amazon.com
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyIn a surprise move, FedEx issued a statement June 7, 2019, that it won’t be renewing its domestic Express contract with Amazon.com.…
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How Millennials Are Shaking Up the Industrial Buying Landscape
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyThe results of the UPS 2019 U.S. Industrial Buying Dynamics Study indicate Millennials are increasingly disrupting old buying models. They’re looking for…
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Jet Fuel Pricing Transparency Helps Aviation Industry Stay on Track
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyThe impact of aviation fuel prices is a huge factor in airline growth and profitability. With aviation fuel prices tied to the…
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Workato Earns CoupaLink Certification to Connect Its BSM Platform to ERP, Management, and App Tools
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyWorkato, an intelligent integration and automation platform, has recently earned CoupaLink™ certification. This means non-specialists will be able to connect the Coupa…
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Fully Automated Smart Spinning and Weaving Production Line Will Reduce Need for Workers by 90%
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyA new textile plant that integrates the spinning and weaving process on an intelligent production line means Weiqiao Textile Company will need…
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Total Oilfield Asset Management Results from B&J Wholesale/TRCW Merger
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyHouston-based oilfield equipment supplier B&J Wholesale, a company that provides gate valves, FRAC components and drill through equipment to FRAC valve and…
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IoT Helps Olam Tap Into First Mile of Cocoa Supply Chain
by Ruth Seeleyby Ruth SeeleyUsing SCiO sensors that provide instant moisture results, Olam Cocoa will be able to capture advanced farm-gate data that provides real-time, accurate…
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As the popularity of online shopping continues to grow, what does delivery service look like in the future? Ford is teaming up…
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When automation implementation coincides with layoffs, it’s hard not to blame the machines and wonder if we too will have soon have…