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Best Logistics and Supply Chain Conferences to Attend in 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s a “who’s who” in warehouse automation, software, and robotics. Some have great content for learning, while others bring superior networking opportunities. I am especially looking forward to MODEX this year, March 11 -14 in Atlanta. We will update it with additional shows as the specific dates and locations are announced.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

From a simple place to stock goods, warehouses have developed in many ways—function and form included. Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?

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Amazon News Cycle Accelerates With a Purpose

Supply Chain Matters

Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

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.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey. Amazon has made a string of startup acquisitions over the years to build out its robotics business; now, the company is taking an interesting turn in that strategy as it expands its industrial warehouse capabilities.

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Will Climate Change Force Agriculture Indoors?

Enterra Insights

” They point out that 12 million hectares is approximately four times the size of Belgium. ” The New York Times, 6 July 2021. [6] 6] David Kidd, “ Robots Take Vertical Farming to New Heights ,” Governing, 28 June 2021. [7] 5] Kim Severson, “ No Soil. No Growing Seasons.