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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs & AGVs
Automated Compact Truck (ACT): The ACT line is ideal for heavy-duty lifting in narrow spaces. The latest offering from Rocla AGV Solutions, part of Mitsubishi Logisnext, is suitable for higher warehouses, where it works as a companion for other high-lifting vehicles and manually operated forklifts. ACT can operate between warehouse and production or inbound and outbound areas, and it fits in existing warehouse environments with minimal rack
Read MoreNew Global Sourcing Hotspots & Other Logistics News
Are companies moving their supply chains away from China? Plus, reactions to the White House’s update on cybersecurity and new data on same-day delivery.
Read MoreSupply Chain Sector Bracing For Impact From Baltimore Bridge Collapse
As the supply chain sector grapples with the aftermath of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, experts say it is crucial to mitigate the impact on operations and minimize disruptions to the flow of goods along the U.S. East Coast.
Read MoreFebruary U.S. Container Imports Show Strong Growth
U.S. container import volumes showed continued strong performance in February, surpassing 2019 numbers for the same period.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
As a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics, which manufactures biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations, American Airlines Cargo reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 pounds, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023.
Read MoreStop Thief! Cargo Theft Terms and Tricks
From freight trains and trucks, from warehouses to parking lots to consumers’ porches, the conveyances and touchpoints of the supply chain present opportunities for thieves to pilfer and plunder cargo. Here’s what to watch out for:
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Clustag’s MOT Station can drive inventory accuracy up to 99.92% and scan 400 tags per case at speeds of up to 1,000 cases per hour. The RFID-based solution for distribution centers and warehouses aggregates three pieces of data—RFID identification, case volume, and case weight—to improve the inventory management process.
Read MoreDigital Twins Gaining Ground; Intermodal Projects Get Green Light; More Supply Chain News
What’s shaping the future of the global supply chain? Digital twins, disruption mitigation, intermodal investments, and AI, among others.
Read MoreSpotlight on Freight Audit & Payment: Interest is Up in Keeping Costs Down
Optimizing transportation spend is top of mind for shippers today—and the emphasis is likely to grow as companies seek ways to maximize budgets across every department. As a result, the need for freight audit and payment services is growing.
Read MoreTop Supply Chain Challenges for Dangerous Goods and Other HazMat Shipping Updates
Dangerous goods professionals share insights on infrastructure, investments, regulatory updates, sustainability concerns and other top supply chain challenges. PLUS: More news from the DG/Hazmat supply chain sector.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
↑ South Carolina Ports awarded $253,000 to 116 South Carolina nonprofits and community organizations as part of its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2024, marking the highest number of grants awarded since the program began in 2013. Awards were given in amounts of $7,500, $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000.
Read MoreThe Supply Chain Benefits of AI-Powered Decision Making
Leaders from eight countries and a range of industries were asked about the challenges and opportunities of AI-powered decision making. Here are the top takeaways.
Read MoreManufacturing CEOs Accelerating Investments in AI, Automation & Robotics
Manufacturing CEOs are making big plans for 2024, including accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, automation and robotics. Plus, other news shaping the global supply chain.
Read MoreTop 5 Aerospace Supply Chain Disruptions & Other Aerospace News
What are the key disruptions threatening the aerospace industry?
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Origify from Bosch lets manufacturers give sneakers and other high-value products a digital fingerprint as early as the production or packaging phase. The authentication solution photographs each product and converts the image into a binary and non-manipulable data record of a few kilobytes, which is stored in a cloud.
Read MoreFuture Focus: 2024’s Top 3 Supply Chain Trends
Three key supply chain trends to watch in 2024.
Read MoreHappy New Year!
For your planning pleasure, this handy calendar highlights holidays, potential promotions, seasonal swings, and logistics appreciation days for the coming year.
Read MoreIN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
The MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z from Hiab, part of Cargotec, is a heavy-duty hooklift designed to help companies complete demanding materials handling tasks with fewer hauls. The hooklift provides a low loading angle for handling fragile goods and navigating height-limited environments.
Read MoreVERTICAL FOCUS: Luxury/High-Value Products
The world’s most expensive fountain pen, Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi, was sold for $8 million at an auction in Shanghai in 2010. The pen includes 945 black diamonds and 123 rubies. It has 16 clips above the small button on the cap and a golden nib for durability. Only one exists in the entire world.
Read MoreNOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
DHL Express, Kalitta Air, and Kalitta Motorsports united efforts in the “Race to End Hunger,” an initiative that provides hunger relief for families in need. After completing six racing events, the program raised the money to provide one million meals.
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