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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

Here are some posts I wrote this year sharing my takeaways from various conferences: The Secret of Getting Ahead (Takeaways from Command Alkon ELEVATE 2018 Conference). Go Boldly Together: Takeaways from Nulogy xChange 2018. Competing on Customer Experience (Takeaways from BluJay Solutions’ SOAR 2018 Conference).

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

billion by 2018 with 2.3 through 2018. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” This would have the effect of reducing warehousing requirements. The company noted augmented reality would be beneficial in the following areas: Warehousing Operations.

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Why the European Union’s UCC Matters to Global Trade

Talking Logistics

UCC changes will affect shippers, warehouse operators, third-party logistics service providers (3PLs), freight forwarders, customs brokers, agents, intermediaries and others. More detailed specifications will be defined in 2017 and 2018, with implementation planned for the end of 2020. Who is affected by the UCC?

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. In the 19th century, they also benefitted from bonded warehouses, which handed out tax concessions on alcohol and tobacco. Read more: What is a Bonded Warehouse?

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

According to Transport Intelligence’s Global Freight Forwarding 2018 report, Maersk’s forwarding brand was the world’s 20th largest air forwarder and the 17th largest sea freight forwarder. Growing into a Warehousing and Fulfillment Powerhouse. A natural evolution after shipping and customs is, of course, warehousing and distribution.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

With 24×7 availability, Fulfilled by Sears (FBS) is an order fulfillment service from Sears that manages warehousing, pick/packing and shipping of customer orders for your business. With 11 million products , it is the largest online marketplace in the Netherlands and Belgium. The marketplace doesn’t charge any monthly fees.