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

6 River Systems

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. 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.

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Walmart Making Significant Bet on Warehouse Robotics

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. This large retailer has expanded its capital expenditure budget to upwards of $20 billion in 2022. The report indicates that the retailer’s 1.4

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate 2020

3PL Insights

As these markets continue to grow the future of industrial real estate will have a huge impact on supply chain expansion. E-commerce continues to see substantial growth year-over-year, being the force driving the industrial and logistics industry. This creates a demand for more warehouses under 120,000 sq.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Varda Space Industries secures $42m for off-planet manufacturing. FDA grants industry 30-day extension to comment on track and trace guidance. Water rushed into industrial areas extensively damaging facilities, machinery, and warehouses. Pet food shortages leave owners on the hunt for kibble and cat treats.

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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

DAT Solutions

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say.

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How the best shippers manage capacity challenges

DAT Solutions

Three shippers answered that question during a panel discussion at the 2018 DAT User Conference in Portland, OR. For industry insights, product training, and networking opportunities, attend DATCON19, October 9 -11 in Austin, TX. What can shippers do to make their freight attractive to carriers? Here's what they had to say.

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A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 As a result, the link between the cost of crude oil, gas prices, and consumer spending comes back to the forefront of the transportation industry. Throughout the State of Logistics Report, managing capacity becomes a focal point of many aspects of the logistics industry.