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The automated container terminal and the odd (mis)adventure of the Google car

DELMIA Quintiq

To the enthusiasts of ‘salvation by big data’ and the Internet of Things (IoT) – let’s consider the facts. There are more abundant, and still cheaper, labor pools in Malaysia and Indonesia. Pretending we can control the mixed ‘human-machine’ environment and expect no collisions is insane. It could be.

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Supply Chain Solutions: What You Can Learn From the Semiconductor Industry

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Many transportation capacity planners also need to develop far more robust capabilities between Asia and other regions of the world. Working closely together, we help them transport tools to our joint customers. The program ensures ocean transit times are consistent and the freight arrives in time to meet customer needs.

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Overcoming the 5 Supply Chain Barriers that Threaten the Growth of Renewable Energy

CH Robinson Transportfolio

But the world’s demand for clean energy is running up against some hard realities in the global supply chain and one of the most erratic transportation markets in history. Rising material costs and historically high freight rates can eat into the profitability of your renewable energy project. Unpredictability in shipping.