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Walmart Making Significant Bet on Warehouse Robotics

Supply Chain Matters

In 2017, Walmart partnered with Wilmington, Massachusetts based robotics and artificial intelligence technology provider Symbotic to pilot automation at the Brooksville distribution center. In February, the retailer announced plans to close technology hubs located in Austin, Texas , Carlsbad, California and Portland, Oregon.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore. According to the press release: This new electrically-assisted tricycle began delivering packages in Portland, Ore., If successful, UPS envisions additional eBike deployment and testing in 2017. Electric Trucking Charges Up (WSJ – sub. First UPS U.S. on November 21.

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Last chance to join the 2017 DAT User Conference

DAT Solutions

The 2017 DAT User Conference is almost here. The conference is October 23-25 in Portland, Oregon. To find out what the 2017 DAT User Conference has for you, your colleagues, and your company, go to www.dat.com/conference. Guests arrive on Monday and sessions run Tuesday and Wednesday. Here's what's in store: Keynote Sessions.

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Smart Speakers Are Infiltrating Hotels – Will Room Service Ever Be the Same?

AFFLINK

A few months ago, a family in Portland, WA, reported that their Alexa device had recorded and sent conversations to a contact in Seattle, apparently without their knowledge or consent. How can hotel owners and managers integrate Alexa into the hospitality experience without missteps? Are Hotel Smart Speakers Inevitable?

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How much lower will freight rates fall?

DAT Solutions

On the top 100 van lanes, February volumes so far have outpaced both 2017 and 2018, and the number of lanes with higher rates versus lower rates was fairly balanced last week. Stockton, CA to Portland, OR, was up 13¢ to $2.63. Prices are typically down during this part of winter, but there are signs that rates could thaw soon.

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How much lower will freight rates fall?

DAT Solutions

On the top 100 van lanes, February volumes so far have outpaced both 2017 and 2018, and the number of lanes with higher rates versus lower rates was fairly balanced last week. Stockton, CA to Portland, OR, was up 13¢ to $2.63. Prices are typically down during this part of winter, but there are signs that rates could thaw soon.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

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. UPS’ eBike electric bike program, activated in Portland, Ore.,