Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Many warehouse employees walk long distances and maneuver heavy items all day long; these innovative technologies have the potential to streamline manual tasks; increase employee productivity; maintain on-the-job satisfaction; facilitate a safer, highly skilled working environment; and reduce overall error.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

A sobering combination given that over the past 10 years, labor requirements in logistics facilities have effectively doubled. By applying modern technologies in new and innovative ways, AMR and voice technology can open a new greenfield of possibilities.

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MIT Supply Chain

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Zaragoza Logistics Center, Zaragoza, Spain, is based in PLAZA, Europe’s largest logistics park, and both organizations benefit from the relationship. The Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC), Zaragoza, Spain, is celebrating its 10 th anniversary this week. The plan was to transform the region into a logistics hub.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 15, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights the upcoming MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics Crossroads 2023 event, along with the opportunity to attend in person at a discounted rate. It will be held on Tuesday, March 28 th , at the MIT Wong Auditorium (Tang Center) , 2 Amherst Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Also on this list was Hasbro, which had previously returned manufacture of Play-Doh, a truly iconic American brand, back to Massachusetts. Canada's thriving technology industry includes five public-private super clusters focused on different aspects of tech innovation. Canada's automobile industry is a vital part of the U.S.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 8, 2024

Driving Innovation Within Your Organization Innovation is the heartbeat of progress. Stay Updated: Trends, Challenges, and Innovations The supply chain is a dynamic field, and podcasts ensure you’re not left behind. Informed Decisions for Success In the supply chain, decisions matter. Go ahead and check them out!

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. However, transportation management experts caution logistics providers not to get too excited. Experts Weigh-In on Peak Season 2022. container imports are near record-setting.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. However, you must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in transport or any area of logistics.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 12, 2013

These are: the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (Cambridge, USA), the Zaragoza Logistics Center (Zaragoza, Spain), the Center for Latin-American Logistics Innovation (Bogotá, Colombia), and the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (Shah Alam, Malaysia).

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. This new era brings with it an acceleration of innovation and disruption.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, writes, “Today, an estimated 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea, with 60% of that — including virtually all your imported fruits, gadgets and appliances — packed in large steel containers. ”[2]. A Brief Shipping Container History.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels and developing plans and processes that enable the company to operate as close to those optimal service levels as possible.

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MIT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Markus Buehler, head of the Department of Civil Engineering and the McAfee Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will give a talk on new developments in materials science at Crossroads 2017, the supply chain industry’s leading annual forum for innovative ideas.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

In 2017, Walmart partnered with Wilmington, Massachusetts based robotics and artificial intelligence technology provider Symbotic to pilot automation at the Brooksville distribution center. In February, the retailer announced plans to close technology hubs located in Austin, Texas , Carlsbad, California and Portland, Oregon.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As the logistics industry continues to recover from pandemic-era supply chain disruptions, shippers are adjusting quickly to the expectations of a new normal. Falling ocean rates and volatile fuel costs have logistics professionals across the supply chain searching for innovative efficiency solutions throughout their operations.

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Co-founded in 2017 by CEO Kevin Frechette, COO Tarek Alaruri, and CTO Victor Kushch, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and has offices in New York and Poland. Other investment participants included GGV Capital , Insight Partners, HighlandX along with a new strategic investment from ServiceNow.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2023

Locus Robotics has deployed innovative ESG-friendly AMRs at more than 250 sites world-wide and has picked more than 1.3 The two companies will introduce 25 Locus AMRs, the first in Japan, to the Material Bank® Japan HUB (Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture) to realize an ESG-friendly and high productivity logistics scheme. billion items.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 12, 2023

On May 4, we featured for readers the industry breaking news that Flexport will acquire the logistics the logistics fulfillment operations of online retail platform provider Shopify. In this edition, we include six added news capsule events that has occurred across the supply chain technology spectrum: Livent Corp. based Livent Corp.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

The staff at Logistics Management notes, “E-commerce has changed the way the logistics and supply chain game is played. The world of digital commerce has introduced more risk and complexity than logistics and supply chain professionals have ever faced. ”[2]. ”[2]. The evolution of e-commerce.

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Proxima

MARCH 22, 2021

However, a 2020 report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Centre for Transportation and Logistics, and Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), found that 35% of businesses still do not have any sustainability targets within the supply chain.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 29, 2019

We worked alongside Dan Covert and Joaquin Ortiz on their Master Thesis “Dynamic Customer Service Levels: Evolving Safety Stock Requirements for Changing Business Needs” for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dan Covert. Joaquin Ortiz.

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Freight Plus

JULY 26, 2022

Innovative managed transportation provider brings on LTL industry leader to continue to support rapid growth. With revenue and employee count quadrupling over the past five years, FreightPlus was named the second-fastest growing privately held company in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal. About FreightPlus. . .

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., This will make the supplier sluggish to respond to changes and slow moving on innovation. It is important for supply chains to be open to innovation at a distribution level and implement change. What can you do?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2016

Today’s Google self-driving car is not far removed from the vehicles that competed in the DARPA Challenge in 2007, according to Sertac Karaman, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Reality Check. Autonomous tractors are already in use on farms, for example.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2015

New England, especially Massachusetts, has a long history of manufacturing that has evolved from clothing and shoes to electronics and chemical products — with good wages to show for it. appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. The teams’ states make for interesting comparisons off the field.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 16, 2017

A study by MHI and Deloitte found more than half (51%) of supply chain and logistics professionals believe robotics and automation will provide a competitive advantage. It’s been four years since Amazon spent $775 million to acquire Kiva Systems, a Massachusetts-based startup that makes warehouse robots and software. At least for now.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 5, 2021

With more vaccines available, and Massachusetts expanding its eligible pool of those waiting to be vaccinated, I am getting closer to breathing a sigh of relief. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is doubling down on its commitment to end hunger and food waste by launching an open call to its second innovation fund. The Kroger Co.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

One of 6RS’ first European customers is Bleckmann , a global third party logistics leader headquartered in the Netherlands. At Bleckmann we continuously search for high-end, innovative solutions that can contribute to the improvement of our service,” Steven Rymenans, Strategy and Development Director said. About 6 River Systems.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 23, 2019

“We have seen tremendous growth and evolution in the AMR market over the past few years and 6RS has brought to market an innovative solution designed to lead human workers though the fulfillment process. Leading 3PLs, retailers and manufacturers including DHL, XPO Logistics and Office Depot are using 6RS to fulfill millions of units a week.

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6 River Systems

APRIL 2, 2019

These solutions address existing gaps in the market today, specifically for third party logistics, B2B, fast-growing e-commerce and omni-channel retail operations. 6 River Systems was founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2015 by Jerome Dubois, Rylan Hamilton and Chris Cacioppo. Attending ProMat 2019? About 6 River Systems.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2014

In fact, Uber is currently facing a class action suit in Massachusetts by drivers claiming that they are actually employees. I’d expect a shared model to emerge in local delivery, as well with most of these companies focused on partnerships and the customer experience parts of their businesses instead of transportation and logistics.

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6 River Systems

JULY 22, 2020

. “Right up until mid-March, the logistics labor shortage was being fueled by a historically low national unemployment rate and a lack of both skilled and semi-skilled workers,” explains Bridget McCrea in an article published by Logistics Management. Focus on the innovative technology and processes your warehouse uses.

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