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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Amazon’s Clever Machines Are Moving From the Warehouse to Headquarters (Bloomberg). million for its warehouse robots (TechCrunch). beefs up security of air cargo imports (American Shipper). Amazon: Vendor Managers Replaced by Algorithms. Billion Supply-Chain Overhaul (WSJ – sub. Supreme Court Turns Aside J.B.

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Teamsters Labor Union Ratifies UPS Labor Agreement

Supply Chain Matters

Added safety and health protections are also included that outline installation of vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

While still in the early stages of development, the emerging technology will instantly transport an item once it is picked at a warehouse or store to your living room. As of Wednesday afternoon, it is off, within hours of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) calling it on.