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Autonomous Drones and Robotics: The Future of Warehousing and Last-Mile Delivery

Logistics Viewpoints

The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) follow predefined routes and are well-suited for repetitive, fixed-path material transport. Learn More!

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

Additional opportunities can be reached through transportation optimization whether using a 3PL or 4PL. It's important to understand how transportation optimization can work well with managed transportation service providers to attain that goal. Defining Transportation Optimization.

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Automation in the Warehouse: It’s All About Capacity

GlobalTranz

Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. Download WhitePaper.

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The Top 5 Challenges of Warehouse Management

GlobalTranz

Warehouse management is not a simple task, and warehouse managers face difficult challenges. Since consumers have the ability to shop online 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, the challenges of warehouse management do not stop when the brick-and-mortar stores lock their doors for the day. Download White Paper.

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Omnichannel In Manufacturing: Why Manufacturers Are Following Retailers to an Omnichannel World

GlobalTranz

The application of omnichannel in manufacturing primarily focuses on the collaboration between suppliers, or vendors, and distributors. To understand this relationship, we have to consider its driving forces, how it affects omnichannel experiences , and what it means for warehousing capabilities and capacity. Download white paper.

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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. The resilienc e of supply chain plan ning is being called into question.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Stronger freight volumes are expected as pent-up demand from consumers, retailers, and manufacturers reaches an apex. Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging. Download the Report: 2021 Peak Shipping Season Survey. Download Report.

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