The bar code — those 12 tiny black stripes that are now printed on practically every package and are used for everything from pricing to inventory to tracking through the supply chain — celebrated its 40th anniversary last month. On June 26,1974, the first bar code was used to ring up a 10-pack of Wrigleys’ … Read more
Third-party logistics (3PL) showed a 3.2% growth in gross revenues in 2013 compared to a year earlier, according to a report issued earlier this month the consulting firm of Armstrong & Associates. And analysts predicted that growth will be 5.2% for 2014 as the US economy continues to show improvement A third-party logistics provider is … Read more
Two of the leading supply chain management software companies announced earlier this month that they were merging to form a single networked trading partner management technology solutions firm. Accellos — which is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado — has joined with the Minneapolis-based HighJump Software to create a new company that wil have 11,000 customers … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of what you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: Would you believe that the bar code is turning 40 this year? To celebrate, we’ll look back at the fascinating history of that little squiggly box that has been on packages and products since 1974. The fees … Read more
Retail sales gains between May and June showed relatively little growth, yet at least one economist from the National Retail Federation said the retail industry could be on the brink of the rapid growth everybody has been waiting for since the start of the Great Recession. According to statistics released earlier this month by the … Read more
The US Transportation Security Administration has lifted requirements for air cargo screening reports that were implemented in the wake of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11. The TSA no longer will require airlines carrying passengers and cargo to to provide air cargo screening volume reporting, which some industry representatives said was putting a strain … Read more
Despite the ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe, the logistics industry in Russia is poised for growth. Evidence is apparent with the emergence of CeMAT Russia, a logistics trade show scheduled for October that already has 168 participants lined up who hail from 15 different countries. Nearly 5,000 visitors are expected to view the numerous exhibitions … Read more
Attorneys at the New Jersey-based firm Kaplan and Kaplan say no accident should go unreported, nor should you wait to report an accident you have at work. The law firm’s website says many people are afraid to “make waves” in their work place by reporting accidents. Kaplan and Kaplan has operated for 50 years and … Read more
You’ve probably heard of “Stupid Pet Tricks”, a segment that has been a part of David Letterman’s “Late Night” television program for nearly 30 years. This week’s Video of the Week features what could be called “Stupid Heavy Machinery Tricks”. In this video — which was posted on YouTube and apparently was shot in Tedirdag, … Read more
Associated Integrated Supply Chain Solutions has been selected to host the 2014 Leadership Conference held by Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business. The event will be held August 6 at the company’s headquarters in Addison, Illinois. Mike Romano, the company’s president and CEO, said the conference offers an opportunity to bring supply chain experts and … Read more
