Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Supply chain disruptions have brought about an age of innovation. Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide ; Clint Reiser. ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. Time slot management helps to organize warehouse resources to prepare for an incoming truck.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2017

With all the natural disasters, political posturings and sexual harassment revelations dominating the news cycle of the past year, we sure could use some good news, and that’s exactly what we’ve got for you—the 2017 MH&L Innovation Awards. We think you’ll enjoy this year-end recap of supply chain innovations and best practices.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. The average contract cost of shipping a container from China to the U.S. A big story earlier this month was the reported Chinese spy balloon.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

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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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves. This report takes a look at three core aspects of dynamic warehousing: Marketplace pricing for pallet storage.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. Ecommerce sales have grown wildly over the past two decades, reaching nearly $2 trillion dollars annually (that’s more than the United States’ annual exports). to ship a 5 lb package the full distance from Shenzhen to Los Angeles. billion on shipping in Q3 2016.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. The logistics of transporting and warehousing returns is a necessary evil for retailers aiming to satisfy and delight consumers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In other Walmart news, the company is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain. Walmart shipped one quarter of its U.S. The new parcel stations will allow Walmart’s private fleet to transport even more online orders.

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FLEXE

JULY 8, 2016

<p>This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses.

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FLEXE

JUNE 15, 2016

This is the first report in a quarterly series that will highlight trends and insights in the dynamic warehousing market. It marks the first time dynamic warehousing has been analyzed in detail and serves to establish benchmarks for future reports and analyses. Inbound/outbound activity within dynamic warehouse locations.

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Stord

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Last year, the ripple effects from new tariffs on imports from China rocked warehouses and ports in America. At the Port of Los Angeles, for example, a sudden rush of shipments overloaded the local warehouse market. In the Los Angeles warehouse market, that meant limited warehouse availability and greater transportation costs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

You also gain access to a variety of physical assets, such as warehouses, distribution centers, trucks and technologies. These services enable companies of all sizes to fulfill orders through just-in-time manufacturing, warehousing less and keeping shipping inventory lean. Why is freight management important?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

All of these innovations are making last mile logistics much more complicated. Because consumers now expect purchases to be delivered fast (with next-day or same-day delivery becoming the norm), retailers are frantically buying and/or building warehouses so they can locate goods closer to consumers. miles, respectively.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. Warehousing and storage. expecting same day delivery, two-day shipping, etc.) Designing systems and innovations that solve problems of today’s shippers.

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Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Is deploying warehouse robotics to automate piece picking for fulfillment operations at an inflection point? Using warehouse robotics to improve today’s fulfillment industry is not at a simple inflection point. Leading companies such as DHL are establishing customer-facing innovation centers. Rick Faulk, CEO Locus Robotics.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. A ProShip study found that 97% of customers expect the ability to monitor their orders throughout every step of the shipping process. That’s not to say that offering a great shipping policy (free, fast, or both!)

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 19, 2018

Here are some highlights from the report: • United States business logistics costs are at $1.14 Challenges in this space have resulted in high-level technological innovations that has shaken the industry out of outdated stereotypes. We saw that starting to turn around in 2016 and continued to accelerate into 2017.".

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2016

Other refrigerated transportation modes include airplanes, ships and railcars. Information management systems are transforming the cold chain by providing route optimization, warehousing and shipping documentation, key performance indicators, scanning equipment phone apps and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.

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Lucas

JULY 9, 2019

Online Shopping is Changing the Way Warehouses Operate. What does this expectation mean for warehouses that store and distribute goods? Warehouses need to be fast and accurate in every form of operations. Warehouses need to be fast and accurate in every form of operations. years, Amazon now ships 48% of their packages.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Routes have been disrupted, warehouses, physical stores, and corporate headquarters have been shut down (or at least temporarily closed), and the workforce has been hit by a pandemic like none of us have ever seen in our lifetimes. According to Finextra , United States e-commerce spending grew by 93 percent in May alone. .

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RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2018

According to data from Statista Research, by the year 2045 there will be over eight trillion ton-miles of freight moved within the United States alone. Thanks to innovation in the crowd-sourcing and ride-sharing sectors, more companies are starting to see the benefits of using crowdsourced delivery drivers for their shipment needs.

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Elementum

MARCH 14, 2016

According to a report by Cowen & Co, Amazon is expected to surpass Macy's as the number 1 seller of clothes in the United States as it is expected to sell $27.77 Amazon also knows how to innovate. The online giant owns a robot company that speed up the pace in its warehouses, an advantage that is difficult to duplicate.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Ability to innovate – 30%. Especially when considering the growth and trends within the parcel market: Parcel growth is increasing : Parcel shipping volume is predicted to grow two percent (from five to seven percent) through 2018. In 2015, the United States shipped 11.8 Cost reduction/maximize IT investment – 43%.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 5, 2022

The following seven stories will recap business moves, innovative ideas, and industry insight to guide supply chain professionals into the launch of the next quarter. CBS News reported that this new sustainable freight transport option is one of over 1,000 electric vehicles employed by the shipping giant. .

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2022

… Beijing’s zero-tolerance approach to Covid has idled factories and warehouses, slowed truck deliveries and worsened container logjams. On average, global container shipping rates have more than quadrupled since 2019, and schedule delays have risen. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.” Hospitals from the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Interest Rates : The Federal Reserve in the United States is expected to raise interest rates this week , the first increase since cutting the rate to near zero following the Great Recession in 2008. Aligning Warehouse Labor Management with Omni-Channel Strategy. percent in Q3 2015 compared to Q3 2014 in the United States).

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution? But with the radical increase in shipping, the ability to fulfill orders faster, with greater visibility and in much higher volume, how can the supply chain cope?

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Dale Rogers, a business professor at Arizona State, gave a presentation with his son Zachary Rogers, a business professor at Colorado State, during which they said that winter-holiday returns in the United States are now worth more than $300 billion a year. “So The initials stand for James Cash.)

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RFgen

MARCH 26, 2020

Amazon’s innovations in two-day, next-day and same-day shipping are experiencing an exponential slow down. Interested in warehousing and distribution? But with the radical increase in shipping, the ability to fulfill orders faster, with greater visibility and in much higher volume, how can the supply chain cope?

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). Swisslog acquires warehouse automation provider FORTE Industries in the United States. Innovate Rapidly. Focus Relentlessly. Impatience.

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FLEXE

JUNE 8, 2017

With its vast distribution network in the United States, Amazon has set a precedent for shipping logistics that’s probably making your team sweat. You’re either investing time and money into innovating and expanding your fulfillment network or you’re relying on your current solution to fulfill orders at a slower pace.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 22, 2023

Becoming part of Ocado’s new Ocado Intelligent Automation (OIA) business unit enables us to broaden our capabilities and further our dedication to providing innovative, wall-to-wall automation technology that delivers immediate value to our clients, both present and future,” said Royanna Chappell, VP of Sales and Customer Success at 6 River Systems.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 13, 2015

Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 The retailer started dealing directly with manufacturers in the 1980s, giving suppliers the job of managing inventory in its warehouses, the Arkansas Business article said.

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FLEXE

JUNE 8, 2017

With its vast distribution network in the United States, Amazon has set a precedent for shipping logistics that’s probably making your team sweat.</p> </p> <p>Amazon’s network also enables it to offer better shipping prices—and for Prime members that usually means free two-day shipping.

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