U.S. States Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
ALABAMA Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, is allowing her state to start reopening on April 30, 2020, after her stay-at-home order expires. “As of this week, we no longer believe […]
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Social distancing in the warehouse
Whether you will be resuming operations after a period of closure or adapting current operations to the new “normal” ways of working, there are some key actions to take to […]
Amazon built a roving robot covered in UV light bulbs that could kill the coronavirus in warehouses and Whole Foods stores
Amazon built robot that is designed to kill the novel coronavirus with ultraviolet light. The robot looks a little like a hotel luggage cart, with a tall metal frame attached […]
DHL collaborates with Avidbots on warehouse robots
International logistics company DHL has announced details of an expanded partnership with Avidbots in the North American region. Centred on Avidbots’ Neo model, an automated commercial floor cleaning robot enabled by intelligent mapping software […]
UPS launches smart warehouse technology
UPS Supply Chain Solutions launched warehouse network technology designed to make distribution centers smarter and more efficient. The new Warehouse Execution System (WES) will enable faster order intake and fulfillment to […]
COVID-19 expected to accelerate warehouse automation
Of the many structural changes that have happened within the logistics industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, strict adherence to social distancing has become one of crucial significance. Social distancing is […]
Amazon Freight expands to 48 states, furthering control of its logistics network
Dive Brief: Amazon has expanded its freight service to the lower 48 states, from five Eastern states, the company confirmed in an email to Transport Dive. This spot freight service is […]
How to restart operations after coronavirus shock: A logistics perspective
Most economic activities, except those considered critical, are stopped or work in slow motion—and even critical activities are facing massive disruptions with supply as suppliers stop production and pressure mounts […]
Freight Forwarding: Will high-tech upstarts make a difference this year?
The art of predictive analytics and forecasting was making major strides in the global freight forwarding arena, helping all stakeholders refine real-time capacity tracking and logistics management with the major […]
How far has the digital supply chain advanced?
In an assessment of how organizations have progressed down the digital transformation path over the last few years, Capgemini Research Institute found that while worldwide spending on digital transformation technologies—hardware, software, and […]
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