Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. One of America’s largest ocean ports, the Port of Virginia, operates four port terminals in the Norfolk Harbor region of Virginia ( www.portofvirginia.com ). During fiscal year 2018 alone, 2.8

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person. According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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BlueYonder

JUNE 30, 2017

This week: Lowe’s is testing robotic exoskeletons to arm its store workers with superhuman strength; data scientists are anticipated to be more in demand as companies increase investments in predictive analytics; and according to a recent study, creating an emotional connection is key to reaching millennial consumers.

Procurement Analytics 40

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BlueYonder

JUNE 30, 2017

This week: Lowe’s is testing robotic exoskeletons to arm its store workers with superhuman strength; data scientists are anticipated to be more in demand as companies increase investments in predictive analytics; and according to a recent study, creating an emotional connection is key to reaching millennial consumers.

Procurement Analytics 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2015

When I was a small child growing up in the mountains of West Virginia in the United States, on snowy days, my family would gather around the kitchen table and play board games. The value network of suppliers and logistics providers is largely managed by spreadsheets and email with no system of record for interactions.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 21, 2020

Even when other costs such as coordination, transport, and logistics are taken into account, it still makes sense for many companies to outsource to China as onshore overall production costs would be much higher, a study of Australian manufacturing firms concludes. Access to China’s Mass Consumer Market. Government policy.

Manufacturing Procurement 59

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 26, 2016

The cost of collaboration is also estimated to be severe, with researchers from the University of Virginia estimating that knowledge workers spend 70-85% of their time attending meetings, dealing with e-mail, talking on the phone, or dealing with an avalanche of requests for input or advice.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… Mercedes-Benz and Matternet unveil vans that launch delivery drones (TechCrunch). Alphabet Drones to Deliver Burritos as Part of Test at Virginia Tech (WSJ – sub. I’m rooting for love. Oracle Buys LogFire. Over 8,700 active WMS users.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2015

Pick out what area you want to study when you’re young, pick a major in college, and know what it is you wish to do with your life. With that said, I’m prepared to jump out of line and make a move on the chess board in 2015 and decide whether I’ll make a run for Congress in the next election cycle in my home state of West Virginia.

America 120

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GTG Technology Group

MARCH 29, 2017

Studies show companies with monitoring systems see less downtime and greater utilization by 15% and 13% , respectively. Studies from the Center for Truck and Bus Safety of Virginia Tech Transportation Institute showed that ELD drivers had 11.7% Less truck downtime, better utilization. Lowered accident rates.

Electronics 36

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RFgen

JULY 10, 2013

Proper warehouse management is critical to continued profitability for many businesses, but too often companies do not account for the unforeseen variables that can impact warehouse logistics. Reusable Packaging is Best. However, all warehouse managers may want to keep buildings cool in the summer regardless of what is being stored.

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RFgen

JULY 10, 2013

Proper warehouse management is critical to continued profitability for many businesses, but too often companies do not account for the unforeseen variables that can impact warehouse logistics. Reusable Packaging is Best. However, all warehouse managers may want to keep buildings cool in the summer regardless of what is being stored.

Warehousing 52

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Freight Plus

MARCH 5, 2019

States from Maine to West Virginia experienced heavy snow that dumped over a foot of powder in some Northern areas, including over 16” in Boston. The study looked at freight from July – November where the value of lost exports topped $17 billion, according to Sergi Lanau, the IIF’s deputy chief economist. The company attributes a 9.3%

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