Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017 : exoskeletons, autonomous forklifts, flying warehouses, last-mile delivery, and more. Warehouse Automation. Content Summary: Honeywell and Carnegie Mellon Partner to Bring AI to the Warehouse.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Truckers take government to court over electronic logbook mandate. Conceptually, other retailers could store goods in Amazon’s warehouses, then have Amazon manage the entire delivery operation.

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Global Trade Management

MARCH 27, 2015

The car manufacturing process is an often-used example. At the moment the car manufacturer assembles the injectors into the engines, the information will also be sent to the injector supplier and to the supplier of the injector supplier – a seamless vertical integration will happen, which allows not only efficiency gains.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The shortage of containers also drives up the cost of new containers, as manufacturers increase their prices in response to strong demand. And it wasn’t just about docks and warehouses. Chinese container manufacturers extended their regular working hours to eleven hours a day. What happened to the containers?

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew started in footwear manufacturing and fell in love with operations management. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. That is where he learned his foundation in warehousing and distribution as well as logistics. Tell us a bit about yourself and where you started.

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Freight Plus

JULY 17, 2020

Andrew started in footwear manufacturing and fell in love with operations management. He then decided he wanted a career change and moved to pharmaceutical manufacturing in Australia. That is where he learned his foundation in warehousing and distribution as well as logistics. Tell us a bit about yourself and where you started.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

West Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Labor Contract Members of The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have completed the voting process and have ratified a new six-year labor contract covering 29 U.S. Thus far hundreds of flights in the region have been cancelled, stranding passengers and air cargo. West Coast ports.

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QAD

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Businesses, especially those in manufacturing, are trying to rebound and return to some sense of normal; whatever that means. Supply chains were pushed to their breaking points in 2020 for all manufacturing vertical segments, resulting in: Halted or slowed production by manufacturers in the auto industry. Labor Issues.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

The new concepts require: digital supply chain execution capabilities in transportation, warehouse, labor and fulfillment digital control towers fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), data science and analytics strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management effective pricing and promotions management.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The world’s most populous country is, after all, a major supplier to the West of electronics, furniture, machinery, plastics, sports equipment, shoes, clothing, toys, and much more. Some ports in China are clogged with arriving containers of iron ore, while warehouses are choked with goods that cannot be exported due to lack of trucks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

According to the announcement , GreyOrange will deploy this growth capital to accelerate the company’s technology leadership, continue its global expansion and further support the adoption of this tech provider’s fulfillment platform in warehouses, distribution centers and retail stores. Oracle Receives Regulatory Approval for Cerner Corp.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Major Disruptive Events.

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RFgen

APRIL 15, 2016

The danger becomes increasingly frequent as more companies rely on electronic parts for manufacturing consumer products. The supplies themselves are not the only risks, partners may try to cut corners when it comes to supply chain and warehouse management procedures. Working in Other Regions. Major Disruptive Events.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In the manufacturing arena, we are at the beginning of an industrial revolution labeled Industry 4.0 revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all. revolution is well and truly underway and is redefining traditional manufacturing processes once and for all.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Port truck drivers on West Coast protest costs, working conditions ( Cargo Business News ). In 3PL news, XPO Logistics announced that it has acquired Optima Service Solutions, LLC, “a leading non-asset provider of last-mile logistics services for major retailers and manufacturers in the United States” for $26.6 UPS Sets 2014 Rates.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 26, 2017

They can affect manufacturing, warehousing and transport. Cargo diversion, hijacking and piracy are all concerns. Examples are ERP for manufacturing, CRM for sales and operations, and TMS for transport management. For example, warehousing security has increased. For example, cargo thieves stop hijacking trucks.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, the aircraft manufacturers have to do whatever it takes to win the order long before the commencement of production.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

These tools aid in determining the ‘sweet spot’ solution (number, location, role, and size of facilities — manufacturing, DCs, cross-docks, etc., They explain: “Experts define the ‘optimal’ distribution network as one that meets the stated delivery expectations at the lowest cost. Footnotes. [1]

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.”

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 3, 2020

Working in close cooperation with the government of two Chinese provinces, Sichuan and Chongqing, these companies moved manufacturing facilities to inland China. As reported by OSW studies , China determined that rail service between western China, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Europe would best serve the unique needs of these manufacturers.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). MacroPoint connects to trucks through integrations to on-board electronic logging devices (ELDs), transportation management systems, GPS-enabled smart phone applications and location-based mobile phone triangulation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. The long-anticipated Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate arrived in mid-December 2017, with nationwide enforcement beginning on April 1, 2018. Holiday Season. Winter Weather. ELD Mandate.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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RFgen

MARCH 30, 2016

Turning physical objects and actions into digital information help warehouse and inventory management teams maintain control and oversight of products shipped around the globe. The company used technology from a startup called TRAXENS to monitor the location of its cargo, even while it was out to sea.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

As part of this new partnership, DHL Supply Chain will deploy 5,000 Locus Origin AMRs across its global network of warehouses and distribution centers, reportedly the industry’s largest AMR deal to date. DHL has reportedly now surpassed more than 250 million units picked using the LocusONE robotics technology across its global sites.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, October’s total cargo volume broke the all-time record for the month. Electronic manifest generation. In-depot / in-warehouse management. jump from the same month last year. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index, which measures per-mile pricing for truckload carriers, rose 5.5%

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JULY 9, 2020

As a leading supplier of automation equipment for testing and industrial applications, Teradyne’s products are used to test semiconductors, wireless products, data storage, and complex electronic systems for consumer, communications, industrial, and government customers. Robinson, the order was delivered on time and as planned.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This week, Ng announced the launch of Landing.ai , a new startup that focuses on bringing artificial intelligence to the manufacturing industry. Initially the service will be exclusively for grocery, household essentials and electronics, but Target hopes to include all product groups by the end of 2019.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 15, 2017

This week, Ng announced the launch of Landing.ai , a new startup that focuses on bringing artificial intelligence to the manufacturing industry. Initially the service will be exclusively for grocery, household essentials and electronics, but Target hopes to include all product groups by the end of 2019.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2023

A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo , exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. If the rooftops of American warehouses were all bedecked with solar panels , these buildings would generate enough solar energy to power almost 19.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few. Americold employs 17,000 people worldwide and operates more than 24 temperature-controlled warehouses across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 4, 2019

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. “Data science can bring great gains for…” Logistics efforts of retailers and manufacturers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. If President Joe Biden’s administration proceeds with the move, it could also hurt South Korean memory chip juggernauts Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and SK Hynix Inc, the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Amazon introducing warehouse overhaul with robotics Climate change stress test coming for Amazon sellers and suppliers US will tighten curbs on China’s access to advanced chip tech S. Amazon launched the system this week at one of its warehouses in Houston. So maybe this functionality will help to get people outside more. million TEU.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Onboard truck scales allow for seamless operations by measuring load and gross weight without having to place cargo on a separate scale. For example, with carrier technology, documents such as invoices can be transferred electronically throughout the supply chain, reducing paper costs while also benefiting the environment.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? By looking more broadly than just how can we reduce the transportation or warehousing costs, they will find the big savings, the billion dollar savings. There’s still uncertainty about how secure growth is.

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