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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. “We are ready to deliver for the holidays in a superior and routine manner,” Postmaster General and CEO Louis DeJoy said in a release. “We

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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5 Ways to Cope with Changing Logistics Demand in 2024

Locus Robotics

Data Analytics and Automation The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning within warehouses thanks to tools such as robotics could increase to optimize your supply chain and reduce operational costs. This concern for environmental sustainability will continue to be relevant within the warehouse.

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In Logistics, the Last Few Feet are as Important as the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

According to Abt, a study by the University of Washington and Seattle Department of Transportation found “e-commerce and urban growth has led to a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles circling the urban core.” There is often no place to deliver packages at large apartment complexes and office buildings. ”[2].

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028. Supply Chain Matters further highlighted an announcement by electric automaker Tesla’s management in Germany who unveiled a package of hourly wage hikes for 11,000 factory workers at the automaker’s gigafactory operations in that country.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

As the pandemic continues to rage on, brands will adopt AI-based technologies to help consumers easily track their packages and receive them as contactless deliveries. Transportation activities (aviation, rail, shipping, heavy and light trucking) are responsible for approximately 17% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.