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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and AMRs: Redefining Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

They can adapt routes on the fly, avoiding obstacles and working well in more flexible or changing warehouse layouts. Optimized Use of Space Especially with AMRs, warehouses can be designed with narrower aisles and denser storage systems due to their navigation flexibility.

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5 Things To Consider When Choosing a 3PL for Blind Shipping

GlobalTranz

Blind shipping is a strategic method of drop shipping where the supplier's identity is concealed, and products are shipped directly from the supplier to the customer, maintaining confidentiality along your supply chain. What is blind shipping? And why does it matter to businesses?

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The RocketFuel Story with Josh Beatty

The Logistics of Logistics

As Josh and his partner scaled Launch Fulfillment , they encountered some cash flow issues inherent in high volume parcel shipping that their ecommerce customers required. Through automated parcel auditing, RocketFuel keeps 3PLs whole on the back end, identifying discrepancies and securing that money.

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Interoperability in the Supply Chain: Leveraging the OSI Model for Seamless Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

This layer includes trucks, ships, warehouses, and other physical assets. Key Consideration: IoT sensors on shipping containers or pallets enable real-time tracking, ensuring visibility and coordination. Physical Layer: Material Flow At the foundation of any supply chain is the physical movement of goods.

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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Blockchain ensures that every transaction is transparent, secure, and verifiable. How Smart Contracts Improve Logistics IoT-Enabled Tracking: Sensors on shipping containers continuously log real-time data (e.g., Fetch.ai, OpenMined) analyze warehouse trends to optimize inventory distribution. Why Blockchain?

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Warehouse Automation: Why Warehouse Workers Need Not Fear Automation or Robotics

GlobalTranz

Across the country, retail employees fear how robots will impact job security and their futures, but the use of warehouse automation and robotics means great things for the future of warehouse workers in retail, as explained by Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal. Warehousing grew by 401,000 during the same time.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. The warehousing and distribution industry is highly reliant on technology for its operations. Why are warehouses and DCs so vulnerable to cyberattacks?