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Board again delays decision on Port of LA automation project
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked for more time on the "complex set of negotiations," in which APM Terminals wants to automate and make the port more competitive, while union workers fear job cuts.
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Predictive analytics for operations grows 76% in 2 years
The data from MHI's annual report shows interest is growing in predictive technology. Now it's just about finding the talent necessary to implement it.
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Report: Amazon stands up tents to expand logistics footprint
The fabric tents are yet another sign of Amazon's expanding logistics operations and an indication it could be growing faster than traditional construction can accommodate.
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CSX posts decline in intermodal revenue after lane cuts
Executives said the railroad's current focus was not on volume growth, but on profitable growth.
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As supply chains get tech savvy, is cybersecurity keeping pace?
With interconnected supply chains, a hack on one supplier can jeopardize an entire business.
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Kroger's driverless delivery revs up in Houston
Following its initial pilot in Arizona, the retailer is now using autonomous vehicles for grocery delivery to customers across two zip codes.
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UPS leads $48M funding round for 3D printing startup
Fast Radius has been working with UPS since 2016 as the logistics company moves into on-demand manufacturing.
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Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and ONE form the Digital Container Shipping Association
Ocean shipping has been a notoriously slow industry to digitize, and creating a common set of standards could pave the way for the development of industry-wide digital networks.
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Spot rates drop 30% between US West Coast and Asia
First quarter volumes slumped after the threat of tariffs led to record import volumes in late 2018 at West Coast North American ports.
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Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO
The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market.
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EU green lights US trade talks amid tariff threats
The negotiations come at a time of heightened tension between the two trade blocs as they threaten tariffs on billions of dollars worth of products.
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Unilever packaging to contain 50% recycled material by year end
The company also plans to partner with Walmart to educate consumers on how to dispose of or recycle packaging.
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Shipt, Petco partner for same-day delivery
Pet owners will be able to get supplies delivered from nearly 1,300 stores as quickly as under an hour.
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Ace Hardware adds 'Deliver from Store' options
The efforts to improve order fulfillment come in addition to already existing features, which aim to optimize the retailer's e-commerce business.
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Want to automate your warehouse? Wait until you understand your data
Improvements to operations become a guessing game without understanding the baseline data in a warehouse.
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Amazon buys robotics company Canvas Technology
Canvas specializes in autonomous technology, specifically autonomous carts, and represents one of several deals focused on automating various aspects of e-commerce fulfillment.
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IBM's blockchain for food gains major US grocer
IBM's Food Trust system has not yet been tested at scale, so more participants of Albertsons' size can only improve the experiment.
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Agreement on 'enforcement offices' could signal US-China trade war winding down
Recent statements from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were much more comforting to businesses operating in China than those simply purchasing from China.
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A majority of retailers struggle with inventory forecasting
A survey by Wakefield Research and Bossa Nova Robotics found 87% of respondents believe inaccurate inventory contributes more to revenue loss than theft.
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Auto imports from Asia, Europe could fall 11% under proposed U.S. tariffs
U.S. auto tariffs could result in higher prices for consumers and less volume for ports, according to analysis by Drewry.
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6 ways automation improves Texas Children's Hospital's operations
In the final stage of the hospital's technology integration plan, robots like those used in automotive factories will fill prescriptions and prepare IVs.
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Is Amazon finally launching its logistics service?
Though Amazon will not confirm it, Amazon shipping labels and pickups are logical next steps for the company, which seems intent on keeping this part of the business on the down-low.
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In the warehouse of the future, time is of the essence
The average warehouse worker spends only 20% of his or her shift performing the activity that generates revenue for a business: picking.
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Trucking volume increases in March, still lower than expected
The DAT Freight Index — an indicator of volume across van, refrigerated and flatbed freight — went up 4.3% in March compared to the previous month.
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Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores
Robots now clean floors, count inventory, check price labels and scan and sort items from trucks in hundreds of Walmart stores.
