Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Back here on Earth, this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Nikola One Hydrogen-Electric Truck Revealed. Delivery eBike Debuts In Portland, Ore. Truckers applaud move to revert to pre-2013 Hours of Service regulations (Logistics Management). billion in Logistics in Mexico (Reuters). First UPS U.S.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 29, 2018

Logistics providers have discovered that sustainability in the supply chain delivers a good ROI. This is where it gets tricky, according to Yossi Sheffi, director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics. This solution has not been overlooked by logistics companies. Reducing energy costs often reduces GHG emission.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2023

The “ holy grail ” in these efforts is automation that can replicate the dexterity and adaptability of warehouse workers for truck unloading, package sorting and material movements. In February, the retailer announced plans to close technology hubs located in Austin, Texas , Carlsbad, California and Portland, Oregon.

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Supply Chain 24/7

DECEMBER 8, 2016

UPS is now delivering some of its packages in Portland, Oregon, with a prototype electric-assist tricycle, with plans to deploy additional e-bike deliveries next year if successful to help solve the ever-evolving demands of urban logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. UPS’ eBike electric bike program, activated in Portland, Ore., Self-Service Logistics. Several major U.S. Media Type.

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DAT Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2018

Mark Boyer has spent his whole career in the trucking and logistics industry, with a front row seat for all kinds of new technologies, including many products from DAT. As DAT celebrates its 40th year, we reminisced with Boyer, who serves as Vice President of Brokerage for Keller Logistics in Defiance, Ohio.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Transplace Acquires Logistics Management Solutions. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon recently “tested package delivery by licensed cab in San Francisco and Los Angeles using taxi-hailing mobile app Flywheel.” and Lyft Inc. and Lyft Inc.

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