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AI Integration, Autonomous Robotics, and Strategic Visions: The Future of Supply Chains – News for the Week of June 8th

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And that practicality is unlocking a new standard of visibility across logistics networks. The convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies is enabling new levels of automation in both warehouse operations and last-mile delivery.

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Winning the Race, Fleet Feet Implements Autonomous Mobile Robots

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According to a survey of 250 global companies by the consulting firm McKinsey, 91% of shippers and 75% of logistics service providers have implemented a warehouse management system. Most of the goods destined for the company-owned stores flow through their distribution center in Durham, North Carolina.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

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And now to this week’s logistics news…. Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. population with next or two-day shipping. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

Mike Jarrett and Joe Lynch discuss success in retail logistics. Mike is the Founder of Jarrett , a leading 3PL providing transportation and logistics solutions. As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 26 – March 4)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Ukraine in the news: War in Ukraine disrupts ships around the globe. The world’s biggest container ship operators, A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S and Mediterranean Shipping Co., Ukraine invasion and the semi-conductor chip impact. Walmart steps up automated store distribution.

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Better Ways to Address Trade-Offs with Supply Chain Optimization

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Malcolm McLean, a trucker from North Carolina, was tired of waiting. He had a load full of cotton bales, and while idling away hours at a shipyard watching stevedores load other cargo onto ships he dreamed up containers that transformed global supply chains. Work planners previously did manually can be calculated by software.

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Highlights from Manifest 2023 with Courtney Muller

The Logistics of Logistics

Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is currently the President of Manifest, a new generation event with logistics technology at the center. Courtney is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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