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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

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With this contract in effect through 2028, you can continue to count on our longshore workers and terminal operators to keep cargo moving through the nation’s busiest port,” Seroka said. Although port volumes increased in August, demand remains lower as shippers continue to face excess inventory levels.

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

Automation with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the warehouse allows you to transport surplus or slower-selling inventory to storage areas in less busy sections of your warehouse, freeing up prime picking locations for products with higher turnover.

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

Automation with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the warehouse allows you to transport surplus or slower-selling inventory to storage areas in less busy sections of your warehouse, freeing up prime picking locations for products with higher turnover.

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

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Equipment that we’ve seen increasingly automated includes: Automated storage & retrieval : Robotic order picking systems and other storage or retrieval technology lets robots find, pick and move inventory around large warehouses – at a much faster rate than humans can and with less risk to safety. billion by 2028.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

As the company continues to insource more of its last mile delivery operations, it is also taking steps to limit issues that could occur during the package drop off process. Its overall aim is to reduce future delivery defects, particularly when it comes to packages that have been delivered but not reported as received by end customers.

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Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study]

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It was also a finalist in the Best Packaging category. billion by 2028, as more consumers turn to vegetarian and vegan diets. Food inventory management and alternative proteins The rise in consumers seeking sustainable and nutritious protein sources is expected to continue at pace. The tofu market is expected to surpass US $1.2

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Inside The Craft Distillery Boom: Top Trends & Profit Margins

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Packaging plays an important role in the profitability of a craft distillery in that it both distinguishes one craft spirit from other and influences demand through the role it plays during the consumer decision-making process. Distillery Inventory Management Software to Lift Your Spirits. Many use native bush pepper and m?nuka

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