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Winning the Race, Fleet Feet Implements Autonomous Mobile Robots

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To improve their operations, they installed autonomous mobile robots in their warehouse. 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. Can a warehouse with so few pickers get good payback from AMRs?

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Tech-Driven Drayage: A PortPro Perspective with Corey Abbott

The Logistics of Logistics

He also partnered with companies across multiple industries and modes of transportation (OTR, Drayage, Intermodal, Global forwarding, LTL, Supply Chain Warehousing/ Transloading, Expedited Air, Road, and Water). He holds a Masters degree in accounting and finance from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

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If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. Körber CEO Discusses Warehouse Labor Management, Engagement, and Retention ; Clint Reiser Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Chad Collins, CEO of Körber Supply Chain Software.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 24 – 30)

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Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. Charleys Philly Steaks announced it has partnered with Flytrex to deliver freshly-made grilled cheesesteaks via drone in Durham, North Carolina. Container Ship Leasing Trends Downward. Nike Earnings Reflect Supply Chain Disruption Complexities.

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

Kanban Logistics

Though less tight than the major markets, capacity can still be hard to come by if you’re looking for a warehouse in North Carolina. In this article, we’ll tell you about your current NC warehousing options – including one you may not be aware of: a pad-in-place option in burgeoning Rocky Mount, NC.

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What Lessons a Table Fable Teaches About Supply Chain Orchestration

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Multiple calls only muddied the waters, but a few things became clear: inventory was in the warehouse, but my order for it was stuck. The order management system wasn’t effectively connected to the warehouse management system showing tables available or the transportation management system showing the carrier had returned my first table.

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Success in Retail Logistics with Mike Jarrett

The Logistics of Logistics

As a leading multimodal 3PL, Jarrett provides transportation, logistics, warehousing, and fleet services for customers throughout North America. About Jarrett Jarrett is a privately held, family-owned company founded in 1999 in Orrville, Ohio, where the company headquarters are today. Jarrett makes a promise to its customers.