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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

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Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

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Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year.

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24 supply chain experts & business leaders reveal the #1 challenge of supply chain management (and how to solve it)

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“I predict we will see a greater adoption of automated tools assisting, rather than replacing, humans in specific roles within our supply chains: warehouse, manufacturing and distribution.” Also, globalization presents another hydra-headed challenge for your procurement network.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 15 – 21)

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Port of Oakland sets all-time cargo record. West coast ports race to clear ship backlog by August. The service has made package deliveries in the Bentonville and Rogers areas near Walmart’s Arkansas headquarters. The Port of Oakland reached a milestone in April, setting an all-time record for cargo handling.