About that breakthrough in cubing
July 6, 2020
At one point, it was all about dimensioning boxes for shipment. But e-commerce changed that as DCs needed to dimension what was going in the box. Doing that requires a new set of capabilities.
Other Voices: Automation as a complement, not a replacement of the human workforce
July 2, 2020
As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.
BDO: Manufacturers’ shift from optimization to reinvention through Industry 4.0
July 1, 2020
Manufacturers need to focus on retaining customers, which will require adapting business models to meet changing customer needs and behaviors in the post-Covid-19 world.
University of Arkansas supply chain management department ranked best in North America
July 1, 2020
Rankings reflect excellence in three specific areas: industry value, program scope and program size.
Voxware survey finds Covid-19’s impact on holiday shopping behaviors will strain distribution
July 1, 2020
Unprepared distribution centers will struggle to meet consumer expectations in what is expected to be a make-or-break buying season.
Other Voices: Mobile robots in the time of Coronavirus
July 1, 2020
No matter the current economic conditions, efficiency, quick deployment, and getting the most ROI will remain top priorities for those considering robotics and automation.
Llamasoft: 73% of retailers believe AI can add significant value to their demand forecasting
July 1, 2020
More than half of retailers are struggling to respond to rapid shifts, and 46% of average or underperforming retailers focus on cost at the expense of flexibility.
PMMI welcomes new member spring class of 2020
July 1, 2020
Membership of 952 seeks resources to stay timely and adjust to customers’ needs in light of today’s industry challenges.
Loadsmart provides instant truckload spot quotes in Kuebix
June 30, 2020
SMBs have access to competitive spot rates when they don't have the volume to set up contract rates. For carriers, spot opportunities help to balance lanes, offset empty miles and reposition assets.
MHS names new head of North America parcel division
June 30, 2020
SVP John Sorensen succeeds MHS co-founder Greg Judge and brings more than 17 years’ experience in the material handling industry.
World Economic Forum names ProGlove a technology pioneer
June 24, 2020
Innovator of data capture solutions recognized for potential to impact supply chains globally.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America inc. (MCFA) announces Jungheinrich automation center
June 23, 2020
Houston, Texas, center provides added automated guided vehicle (AGV) product and customer support.
GS1 US, FoodLogiQ, IBM Food Trust, ripe.io and SAP complete food traceability proof of concept
June 23, 2020
Project to define and validate industry data requirements before exploring use cases leveraging traceability standards and any industry-specific requirements to enable interoperability at that stage.
The Value of Unifying Your Financials and Inventory
June 22, 2020
Download this white paper to understand how moving from disparate financial and inventory solutions to NetSuite’s unified cloud solution can save your company time and money and eliminate risk.
Other Voices: To reduce packaging costs, plan for every part
June 22, 2020
PFEP helps maintain a healthy supply chain as the foundation for short-term continuous improvement, long-term operational excellence, serving as a platform for communication and fine-tuning operations throughout a product’s life cycle.
PFSweb and Arlington Research compare U.S. and U.K. consumer response to Covid-19
June 19, 2020
Retailers encouraged to pursue alternative commerce solutions to provide a customer experience that meets expectations.
TagoIO and Kerlink partner for end-to-end cloud platform
June 19, 2020
Partnership enables IoT applications for a wide range of verticals, including asset tracking, cold chain management, predictive maintenance, smart cities, smart agriculture and more.
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) launches five new virtual events
June 18, 2020
RIA Robotics Week announced as trade group moves fall conferences online.
