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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Dynamic warehousing enables companies to expand their warehouse network without having to build, buy or staff warehouse space.

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Three Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024

BlueYonder

I have been going to MODEX since 2004 when it was called NAMH (held in Cleveland) and have made an incredible number of connections, some of which have become lifelong clients and friends. According to research by Interact Analysis , less than 10% of warehouses are mechanized or automated and have a long runway for growth.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

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. For daily thoughts and shares, be sure to follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Freight Market Update and Q2 Trucking Outlook

Zipline Logistics

“The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). Many cite the flood of products from Asia , labor difficulties due to COVID-19, and a shortage of warehousing space. Choose Logistics Partnership to Navigate Freight Market in 2021.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8-12, 2019)

Talking Logistics

If you’re a robot looking to write a guest commentary for Talking Logistics, please contact me. It’s clear that robots and humans will be working together in warehouses and stores moving forward. Stay tuned for an upcoming Talking Logistics episode where I discuss “the last customs mile” with Ty Bordner from Amber Road.

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Life before load boards

DAT Solutions

Mark Boyer has spent his whole career in the trucking and logistics industry, with a front row seat for all kinds of new technologies, including many products from DAT. As DAT celebrates its 40th year, we reminisced with Boyer, who serves as Vice President of Brokerage for Keller Logistics in Defiance, Ohio.