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Five Tips on Sourcing Products From China

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China is about the same size as the United States and the flying distance between Shenzhen and Shanghai, two powerhouses in the Chinese industry, is the same as the distance between San Francisco and Tucson, Arizona. Bill feels hungry after a day of touring Zhao’s extensive weaving factory and warehouses. Sourcing Consultant.

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The Autonomous Truck Revolution Is Right Around the Corner

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TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. The middle mile is not the “first mile” – the distance traveled between an origin, like a warehouse, and the highway. TuSimple is offering freight as a service to shippers and carriers.

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Autonomous Truck Trends for 2022 and Beyond: Can Autonomy Safely Address the Driver Shortage?

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When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. The company operates a truck yard in Brighton, where a fleet of robotic trucks ferry semi-trailers between assigned spots and warehouse doors for 16 hours each day while a few humans keep watch. Will it take decades?