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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

This is a full five years ahead of the original target of 2030. A pair of tech providers within the warehouse automation space, Louisville, Kentucky-based MHS Global and Atlanta-based Fortna , are combining to form a new multinational logistics provider, the companies announced this week.

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Go Horizontal!

Supply Chain Shaman

I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. Typing this quickly in the Atlanta airport as I run for a plane for Lima, Peru. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

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Robots are everywhere these days, from warehouses to stores to even restaurants. Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has made a lot of news over the last few years with its push for automated warehouses and delivery services. Amy, Ella, Will, and Josh are robot servers at Robotazia, a restaurant in Milton Keynes, UK.