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This Week in Logistics News (September 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Rockwell Automation signs agreement to acquire Clearpath Robotics Logility Acquires AI Pioneer Garvis Mujin Secures $85M in Funding to Accelerate Intelligent Robotic Automation Walmart pays $3.5B That will be all for my self-serving public service announcement. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Supply Chain Experiencing High Rate of Terrorist Attacks

Material Handling & Logistics

In 2016 a total of 346 attacks took place, against a wider range of industries and modes of transport than in any other year. The report also found that in 2016 terrorists targeted a wider range of industries and modes of transport than in any other year. Corporations must take notice and prepare their organizations accordingly.

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8 Things to Know in Shipping, Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain this Week

Intelligent Audit

administration and agencies to provide logistics and transportation support as needed, because when it matters most, FedEx delivers.” The healthcare field is one of the largest parties most concerned about data security , with technology’s further introduction into patient care. Can AI and VR Technologies Improve Healthcare Field?

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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. Offering a secure, temperature-controlled and internet-connected outdoor receptacle, the Smart Box enables unattended delivery of fresh groceries and packages directly to consumers’ front doors. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Winner of last quarter: The Netherlands as a logistics base

Supply Chain Movement

The market study by VerkehrsRundschau (a leading German magazine with a website about transport and logistics) assessed the attractiveness of the countries close to Germany as a base for logistics activities. The Netherlands is the best region for a logistics base according to the ‘VerkehrsRundschau Markenstudie ImageRanking’.

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Brussels Attacks: What You Need to Know

Elementum

Transportation and business operations grind to a halt in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels. Multiple explosions rocked Brussels , the capital city of Belgium, on Tuesday, leaving 34 dead and more than 230 injured, many in critical condition. Security has also been stepped up at LaGuardia and John F.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 26 – December 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

The carriers start to prioritize the securing and movement of security-sensitive materials like chlorine for drinking water and hazardous materials in the rail winddown. Ninety-six hours before a strike date, chemicals are no longer transported. But decarbonizing heavyweight transportation is more challenging.