Quick Hits: Fastenal's New PODs, And Amazon Blimp Warehouses

These first ID Quick Hits of the year look at Fastenal's new PODs offering, or Products-on-Demand, and Amazon's patent for a flying warehouse filled with drones and products.

Jan 4th, 2017

These first ID Quick Hits of the year look at Fastenal's new PODs offering, or Products-on-Demand, and Amazon's patent for a flying warehouse filled with drones and products.

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How to Humanize the B2B Customer Experience and Minimize Churn Despite COVID-19

“Humanized” can sound like a fluffy, abstract word. What does it mean in practice? Conexiom's Ray Grady explains how B2B sellers can put it to use right now.

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The Right Bot for You

A digital assistant for every worker is certainly cool, but in today’s artificial intelligence age, selecting the wrong automation tool can be disastrous.

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Using Data to Safely Reopen Manufacturing Facilities

Balancing safety and profitability is equal parts intimidating and essential.

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Re-Industrializing America

Today, a highly automated, advanced manufacturing plant in the U.S. can be just as cost effective as those operating in other parts of the world.

Addressing the Risks of Additive Manufacturing

3D printing's virtual inventories and on-demand manufacturing offer cost-savings and increased flexibility, but there are risks.

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Using Big Data to Boost Supply Chain Dynamics

Expanding the use of big data has become a distinct competitive advantage.

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Epicor Unveils Latest ECM Connector

It will allow organizations to connect GIS spatial information and related documents, making them accessible in real-time.

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Advancing Anti-Counterfeiting Tech

The global pandemic is exacerbating losses from counterfeiters, making the fight against fakes even more critical.

The Value of Upskilling Your Supply Chain

Upskilling programs are a cost-effective way to appeal to young talent who are drawn to creative benefits.

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Platform Identifies Top 6 Post-COVID Concerns

Addressing these issues has led to the development of specially-designed tools to help manufacturers navigate getting back to work more safely.

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The Only Constant Is Change … So Evolve

Digital transformation in automation and packaging lines can simplify the re-purposing of assets to accommodate the only constant in business - change.

Smart Technologies May Improve Employee Safety in COVID-19 Era

These unprecedented times call for the use of new technologies and embracing IoT and automation in ways that improve worker safety.