Six years ago today, Western Union sent its last telegram, a communication technology that was like magic when it was first introduced in the 1850s. As telephone service became more widespread and affordable, the telegram became less relevant. And then came the Internet, email, texting, and chatting, which spelled the end of the telegram.
Which technology will be next? When will the last email be sent?… Continue reading
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This morning I almost poured lemonade instead of milk into my bowl of Frosted Flakes. Now I can only wonder: Did I miss an opportunity to create a new food sensation, like the guy who got his chocolate bar stuck in the other guy’s peanut butter?
In more relevant news…
Before we get to the news, a quick update on our upcoming seminar on “Beyond the Perfect Order Metric: Bringing Together Supply Chain, Category Management, and Mobile Technologies to Improve On-Shelf Availability” (February 8-10, 2011 in Orlando, FL). We have a great lineup of speakers presenting case studies on this topic, including
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Guest Commentary: Preventing Cargo Theft in the Supply Chain
Today’s economy is driven by a global supply chain where goods move around the world 24/7. As supply chains grow more complex, so does the ability to secure goods. One of the biggest challenges affecting businesses today is cargo theft, and the resulting potential disruption of the supply chain.
How large is this problem?
While difficult to quantify, the FBI estimates cargo theft amounts to $15 to $30 billion… Continue reading
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