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Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape.

20Cube Logistics

Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape. India’s warehousing industry is ready to see a new future which is smart and one of the biggest in the world. With the government policies supporting the manufacturing activities in India, warehousing becomes the next big thing. Opportunity drivers.

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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

billion USD by 2026. Predictive analytics will empower them to leverage data and make informed decisions related to inventory requirements, warehouse space optimisation and usage. The dynamic logistics model must incorporate all areas of the business including warehouse management, inventory, storage and last-mile delivery.

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

ShipBob

However, apart from the value thresholds, businesses must be aware that products regulated by certain government agencies impose restrictions to the de minimis rule. With the combination of benefits to international sellers and consumers, it’s no wonder parcel volume is expected to grow 11% CAGR up to 266 billion parcels by 2026.

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Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations

NC State SCRC

The federal government is also recognizing this problem and is taking action. Many other jobs such as Material Handler, pickers, and other general warehouse position are bretween $12,00-$14,000, with fork life operators making up to $16 range. Once we hire them, keeping them in the warehouse is a whole other issue!

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Why Taxing Automation is a Bad Idea

Talking Logistics

Earlier this year, the billionaire founder of Microsoft Bill Gates said in an interview with online news journal Quartz that governments should tax companies use of robots to “temporarily slow the spread of automation and to fund other types of employment.” But California is not the first to raise this idea. And the silver lining?

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The Cost of Backhauls

Operations and Supply Chain Management

There’s a lot of talk from a warehousing point of view, whether it’s robotics [or] automated goods vehicles, but actually, from a transportation point of view, we’ve lacked a digital solution,” he said. We may need government help as getting competitors to collaborate is often like herding cats,” he said. points year-over-year.

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5 Signs You Need Advanced Supply Chain Analytics to Make Better Last-Mile Decisions

Locus

trillion dollars by 2026. It may be during weekly holidays, special government holidays, or the much-celebrated peak season. This leads to delays in picking and packing operations from the warehouse, which incurs overtime costs. And the numbers prove it. Before the pandemic hit, retail e-commerce sales were 3.35