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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. In my own defense, things kind of took off after 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting).

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LTL Rates, Capacity, and Fuel: The General Outlook for 2017

GlobalTranz

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. But, the most significant impacts of 2017 will be felt in these four areas. .

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This Week in Logistics News (June 19-23, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Carrier warehousing, anyone? (DC Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – May 2017. By the way, what ever happened to HDS , the startup quietly launched in 2014 by Webvan’s founder Louis Border that promised to “offer competitive prices, fresher foods and unlimited selection, as well as free delivery?” (See DC Velocity).

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Now, moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse (Recode). Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. Manhattan Associates Reports First Quarter 2017 Performance. in an email.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Cass Truckload Linehaul Index (February 2017). January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. Speaking of 3PL-TMS vendor partnerships, Lineage Logistics , a large temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, announced a strategic partnership with BluJay Solutions (formerly Kewill/LeanLogistics). in February.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

Our salute to the best advancements in supply chain technology, processes and labor management from 2017. And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Content Summary: Exoskeletons Help Take a Load Off for Warehouse Workers. Media Type.

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Home Delivery Robots: Last Mile Gamechangers

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to deploying robots, warehouse technology is more established, as the use of robots within warehouses is set to grow significantly. Warehouse labor shortages will continue to be the main growth driver for autonomous mobile robots. Robots continue to be a larger part of global supply chains.

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