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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. By having more efficient delivery routes, warehouses, and inventory systems in place, companies can reduce their operational costs while still delivering great customer service.”

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

Massive amounts of data can be gathered in an instant via IoT or other digital technologies like GPS, RFID, warehouse management systems (WMS), blockchain technology, and more. It also allows the creation of various scenarios and the testing of different strategies to determine the optimum course of action.

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Is the Cold Chain Ready for COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery?

QAD

However, there are still numerous obstacles yet to be overcome including the distribution and containment of the vaccine at sub-zero temperatures. The Battle for Air Cargo Capacity. The air cargo sector is facing this challenge as it battles another one: lack of capacity. When it’s vaccine season, other cargo gets bumped.”

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Transloading Once inventory arrives from overseas at a port or airport, deciding how to move it to the warehouse(s), store(s), or direct to consumer is the big question for shippers - Rail, trucking, intermodal, domestic air - are all options. More, of course, is needed as retailers continue to rethink their supply chains.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Dynamic warehousing enables companies to expand their warehouse network without having to build, buy or staff warehouse space.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.