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Warehousing
Modern Themes Push the Supply Chain Forward
Growing themes in the supply chain will help create a more resilient future despite the unstoppable disruptions currently seen.
Supply Chain Visibility
project44 Adds Another Acquisition
Cold Storage
L.I.N.K. | Lessons from China in Food Sourcing
Micro-Fulfillment
How to Scale Order Fulfillment
Last-Mile
Landing on the Doorstep: Achieving Last-Mile Delivery
Carbon Footprint
SAP Allows for Emissions Compliance Through Entire Product Lifecycle
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Supply Chain Visibility
Consumer Trends Impact Food Supply Chain Visibility
Trends like increasing grocery e-commerce and reliance on micro-fulfillment centers are changing the food supply chain and the logistics behind supply chain visibility.
Micro-Fulfillment
L.I.N.K. | Micro-Fulfillment Changes the Face of Warehousing
Associate editor Brielle Jaekel sits down with Rueben Scriven, senior analyst at Interact Analysis, to discuss micro-fulfillment and how it has disrupted the market.
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Fleet Management
How Fleet Owners can “Drive” Sustainable Fleet Management
Fleet owners must be open to exploring strategic partnerships both within and outside of the industry to create efficiency in purchasing and equipment management and become educated on the changing ESG dynamics.
Emerging Technologies
Healthcare Logistics Turns Futuristic with Drone Blood Delivery
The current pandemic exposes many gaps in the healthcare supply chain, leading many to look for innovative solutions. Wingcopter undergoes drone delivery testing for blood samples to help this.
Mentorship Programs
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Honors Women of the Supply Chain
Supply & Demand Chain Executive introduces the recipients of its second annual Women in Supply Chain award.
Sourcing Solutions
Fortifying Supply Chains for the Next Crisis Goes Beyond Reshoring
Now is the time to re-evaluate supply chains from the ground up, building back better, stronger and more resilient for the future. Here’s how.
Last-Mile
How to Eliminate Shipping Pain Points
Find out which technologies are transforming last-mile logistics and have the potential to mitigate top shipping pain points.
AI/AR
L.I.N.K. | Accenture Reveals the Resiliency Potential of Digital Twins
Digital twin technology is a form of artificial intelligence that does much more than replicate machinery in a digital space, it can even help with disaster planning.
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Fleet Management
Costs for Fleet Maintenance and Repair Rise in First Half of 2021
Labor costs for repair and maintenance increased 2.6% between the first and second quarters in 2021 and overall parts costs increased by 2.8%.
Trucking
96% of Truck Drivers Feel Appreciated in Their Job
According to the survey, over half of drivers (56%) noted that they feel proud to deliver essential goods and services to fellow Americans.
Supply Chain Visibility
New Patent Drives Freight Capacity Visibility
VuTrans earns a patent for a new solution to identify and match freight capacity, pushing for greater visibility in logistics.
Fleet Management
The Importance of Carrier Diversification Ahead of Peak Shipping Season
Perhaps one of the most impactful shipping strategies this year is carrier diversification, and companies of all sizes can benefit.
Trucking
Teledyne, Plus Work on Thermal Cameras for Driverless Trucks
Plus is partnering with Teledyne to explore thermal cameras to be used in the level 4 technology of its autonomous truck.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. Live: Supply Chain Trends with Mark Baxa, President & CEO of CSCMP
Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive editors sit down with Mark Baxa, president and CEO of CSCMP, to talk supply chain trends, technologies and challenges and more.
Micro-Fulfillment
Omnichannel Fulfillment Solutions Provider Expands U.S. Presence
The Enlinx acquisition strengthens Whiplash's position as a partner for emerging and established retailers and brands.
Fleet Management
Inventory Challenges Force Fleets to Hold onto Current Trucks Longer
Driver retention was the third-largest motivator to replace aging trucks, and in addition to new equipment, compensation and driver benefits were also listed as beneficial for driver retention.
Transportation
L.I.N.K. | DDI Founder Explains the Surge in Female Drivers
Women in trucking is becoming more commonplace as the industry modernizes.
Trucking
On-Demand Cargo Camera Captures Status of Load in Real-Time
The 100% solar-powered Phillips Connect CargoVision camera monitors and can report the quality of the load before the doors are open for unloading.
WMS/TMS
Private WMS Helps Expand Fulfillment Suite of Products
Adding Scout enables 3PL Central to offer 3PL providers, brands and retailers an abundance of right fulfillment software solutions.
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Last-Mile
Peak Season Expectations, Workforce Demands and COVID-19 Concerns Remain Challenges for Supply Chain Leaders
Over 70% agree that they’ve seen an increase in customers wanting last-mile delivery solutions and higher demand for white glove services.
Software Solutions
ECI Software Acquires Deacom
Software in the supply chain advances, with ECI Software's acquisition of Deacom, Inc.
Micro-Fulfillment
How to Scale Order Fulfillment
Because order fulfillment is one of the biggest cost line items, choosing a 3PL is a huge decision.
Last-Mile
Technology, Sustainability Reign During Home Delivery World
In a world focused on last-mile delivery, innovative technology solutions come on the scene to ship goods faster and be more sustainable. Many new innovations were showcased on the floor of Home Delivery World.
Automation
The Rise of Cloud-Based Solutions for the Connected Supply Chain
Carriers must move even faster to keep pace with the demands of today’s data-driven supply chains.
Supply Chain Visibility
VTS Rebrands to IntelliShift Following Large Investment
The IntelliShift name expands to take over the entirety of parent company VTS, following $70 million in investment earlier this summer.
Supply Chain Visibility
Consumer Trends Impact Food Supply Chain Visibility
Trends like increasing grocery e-commerce and reliance on micro-fulfillment centers are changing the food supply chain and the logistics behind supply chain visibility.
Worker Safety
Improving Driver Health
When more fleet owners take the initiative to improve driver health, they strengthen the trucking industry as a key player in the nation’s supply chain.
AI/AR
Zebra Makes Third AI Acquisition in 2 Years
Zebra Technologies moves further into the artificial intelligence space with its acquisition of atuit.ai.
Carbon Footprint
Moving Toward a More Sustainable Transport and Motive Power Fleet
By taking a close look at the vehicles moving materials inside the facility and =the ones transporting finished products, you can find more energy-efficient practices that can add up to significant improvements in fuel economy.
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Cargo Movements Threatened by Worsening Inland Congestion
The capacity/volume mismatch between maritime ports and overland transport could get worse in the weeks and months ahead, setting the stage for another breaking point in supply chains.
