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6 Key Supply Chain and Logistics Trends to Watch in 2017

Logistics Bureau

At the same time, technological advances such as the Internet of Things, automated transportation and similar futuristic innovations , have been offering the promise of disruption for the last few years without really delivering, although there is little doubt that they will, maybe in 2017, or maybe later.

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The Better Goal: More Fuel Efficient Trucks or Using Fewer Trucks?

Talking Logistics

However, based on reviews of initial summaries, we do have concerns that the rule will push truckers to purchase technology that is not fully tested and may lead to costs such as maintenance and downtime that will eclipse the potential savings estimated in the proposal.”. million miles, while avoiding 4,878 tons of CO2 emissions.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. Infor and Integration Point Partner to Create Comprehensive, Network-based Global Trade Management Solution. Infor Launches Networked Order Management. Shipping with Amazon.

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The Changing Face of Grocery – Part 1 of 4

BlueYonder

These impacts are affecting the supply chain, and the tools and capabilities required to ensure efficient operations and excellence in customer service. Both convenience and a desire for freshness have contributed to a shift away from large, weekly shops and resulted in more frequent shopping excursions with more targeted purchases.

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The Changing Face of Grocery – Part 1 of 4

BlueYonder

These impacts are affecting the supply chain, and the tools and capabilities required to ensure efficient operations and excellence in customer service. Both convenience and a desire for freshness have contributed to a shift away from large, weekly shops and resulted in more frequent shopping excursions with more targeted purchases.

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Supply Chain Crystal Ball Gazing: Let’s Look Ahead to 2028

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, warehouse robotic solutions are developing apace, as you’ll know if you’ve been reading some of my posts on supply chain trends to watch in 2017 and 2018. A combination of automated trucks, conveyor systems, and picking robots will enable inventory to pass through the DC with very little direct human intervention.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. And it is humanity, not machines, that innovates. But what does that mean for industry employment?