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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Meanwhile, 75% of furniture retailer, Ethan Allen’s products are made in North America. Transloading Once inventory arrives from overseas at a port or airport, deciding how to move it to the warehouse(s), store(s), or direct to consumer is the big question for shippers - Rail, trucking, intermodal, domestic air - are all options.

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Tight container market creating capacity issues for shippers

Turvo

What’s in this article : A crisis that is affecting the world economy – record-high shipping rates. Containers from Asia were shipped to North America, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, almost nothing moved in the opposite direction. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. Fewer ships in operation .

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Supply Chain Transformation: Not Just Digital, But Physical Too

Talking Logistics

Here are some examples from the past few months: P&G : P&G is undertaking “a multibillion-dollar effort to remake an antiquated and inefficient network of factories, warehouses and offices into a new model that gets goods to stores more quickly,” reported Sharon Terlep in the Wall Street Journal this past February. “P&G

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. Having the right warehouse management system in place will also achieve this.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Fetch Robotics raises $25 million to automate warehouses (VentureBeat). Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). This follows the company’s acquisition of 3PD this past July, another provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics in North America. TomTom launches toll reporting to help transport companies manage costs. UPS Sets 2014 Rates.