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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

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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Sustainability is a Competitive Advantage with Justin Goldston

The Logistics of Logistics

academic institutions to be a member of all four federal research programs (along with Cornell University, Oregon State University, and the University of Hawai?i To meet their customer’s needs, businesses are beginning to build sustainability into their businesses.

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A Complete Breakdown of the 26th State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

In the first quarter of 2014 showed national warehouse occupancy stood at 93.3 However, the capacity of US warehouses is not a finite concept. Manufacturers and logistics providers have the ability to build more warehouses to meet the growing demand for additional storage space. Managing Capacity.

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URM™ Stores Inc. Selects Herlitz Inventory Management to Improve Efficiencies and Increase Profits in its Purchasing Process

Herlitz Inventory Management

To meet its future performance goals, it was essential that URM Stores Inc. Our procurement team and executives felt it was time to move to a solution with new innovations that provide the financial results for us to stay ahead of our competition and meet our member owner needs at retail.”. URM™ Stores Inc. Today, URM Stores Inc.

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Nike partnership with Flex producing innovation coupled with digitization

NC State SCRC

I spent the last two days meeting with members of the Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing team at Nike, in Beaverton, Oregon. Nike has developed a partnership with NC State’s Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, and we are working together to explore new approaches to creating a sustainable supply chain.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . The nation’s capital has extended its stay-at-home order recently; however, the city’s mayor stated it is six days away from meeting reopening criteria. . Oregon ? .

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. Apparently, warehouses are full. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. That’s all for this week.