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This Week in Logistics News (September 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Merchants can use the service, called Multi-Channel Distribution, to send inventory to warehouses run by other logistics providers, other online marketplaces and even to physical stores to be put on shelves. mile route from a small warehouse to a Walmart retail store in Bentonville, Arkansas. days for general cargo vessels.

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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. TJ Sangam is the CTO of SupplyPike , a digital supply chain software company, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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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.” Peak times can cause a backlog of orders and a clogged up warehouse trying to fulfill every request.