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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it. Agility Robotics , the creators of the bipedal robot Digit are bringing the world’s first factory for humanoid robots to Salem and say they will soon have the capacity to produce 10,000 robots a year. It’s kind of silly.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

FedEx has agreed to buy an ownership stake in the logistics technology vendor Berkshire Grey as part of a multi-year deal to stock its fulfillment centers with the tech firm’s robotic order fulfillment systems. Apparently, warehouses are full. As a result, cargo is clogging the ports of Los Angeles amid a railroad worker shortage.

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Accelerating Plans From Orchestration to Execution

BlueYonder

Now is the time for organizations to overcome the inherent silos and enterprise systems that will restrict their progress,” advises KPMG. If anything, the proliferation of digital technologies, IoT devices, advanced tracking systems, and more has engendered a constant data onslaught. Supply chain planners are facing a similar problem.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

Collecting data on the factory floor by hand and keying it into your computer systems is an additional thankless, error-prone step that consumes valuable time and effort. One study by the University of Hawaii found that 88% of non-trivial spreadsheets contain at least one error. Since it’s not in the system yet, it’s not “there.”.

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Why Warehouse Automation Matters: 7 Hidden Cost Leaks of Outdated Manual Processes

RFgen

Collecting data on the factory floor by hand and keying it into your computer systems is an additional thankless, error-prone step that consumes valuable time and effort. One study by the University of Hawaii found that 88% of non-trivial spreadsheets contain at least one error. Since it’s not in the system yet, it’s not “there.”.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Agile Project Management, Lean Implementation in Warehouse, Supply Chain Simulation & Modelling, Warehouse Management Systems, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio), Advanced Excel Skills, warehouse management. F rancine Nielander Location: Netherlands/Remote Rating: 0/5.0

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Florida embraces a multimodal transportation system, moving over 770 tons of freight annually. Freight shipping rates to Hawaii tends to be some the most expensive. That being said, the lower capacity and demand can sometimes result in lower rates. Agriculture plays a big role in this state’s freight costs. South Dakota.