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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

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. They can also be used to track the provenance of adulterated products to identify the source.

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The 12 Most Dangerous Companies of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Content Summary: Amazon , Seattle, WA: Seven workers have been killed at Amazon warehouses since 2013—including three workers within five weeks at three separate locations in 2017. Lynnway was cited by OSHA and warned of vehicle safety hazards in 2014. Privacy Settings. anonymous user. DataTable subpages. Media Image. Case Farms.

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Are You a Joint Employer of Your 3PL’s Contract Workers? Thoughts on NLRB Decision in Browning-Ferris Case

Talking Logistics

The Houston-based company hired Leadpoint Business Services to staff a recycling facility in California. Back in 2013, Walmart was added as a defendant in a lawsuit brought against Schneider Logistics by temporary warehouse workers. Leadpoint recruited, interviewed, hired and trained employees.