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Many Jobs Still Performed by Humans - But the Real Robotics Revolution Is About to Begin

It has been roughly four decades since industrial robots - with mechanical arms that can be programmed to weld, paint and pick up and place objects with monotonous regularity - first began to transform assembly lines in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Yet walk the floor of any manufacturer, from metal shops to electronics factories, and you might be surprised by how many tasks are still performed by human hands - even some that could be done by machines.

Five Steps for 3PLs to Take to Become a Strategic Partner

3PLs are much more than an outsourced logistics execution channel today: They're assuming larger contracts, more complex projects and increased authority as trusted advisors to companies navigating the omni-channel landscape. But with greater responsibility comes greater expectations all around - and it's up to 3PLs to rise to the occasion.

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Will EU Permanently Ground FedEx-TNT Deal?

What seemed like a sure deal may not be a slam-dunk after all. Regulators in the European Union have said they may consider demanding concessions, including the selling off of some assets, with regard to the proposed takeover of TNT Express by FedEx Corp.

Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has acquired M33 Integrated, a third-party logistics provider with an emphasis on the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.

August's Air Cargo Statistics Portend Little Growth in Rest of 2015

As we head deeper into autumn and ever closer toward peak season, the airfreight traffic numbers for August provided some pockets of good news, but offered little encouragement that the current air cargo stagnation has abated. According to reports from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), WorldACD and Drewry, August 2015 provided only the slimmest of indications of hope for better performance at the end of the year.

New APICS Program Certifies Knowledge of Best Practices in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution

APICS has introduced the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation, which is intended to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of content areas.

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Panama Linchpin in Caribbean's Role as Air Cargo Center

Upon mention of the Caribbean, most people think of idyllic white-sand beaches, Hollywood pirates, the magical sound of steel drums, a handsomely crafted rum cocktail. But the region ringed by Central America, the northern coast of South America and an arc of island nations stretching toward the tip of South Florida – is more than a picturesque vacation spot. It is becoming a key jumping-off point for cargo flights between the Americas and the rest of the world, including Europe, Africa and now the Middle East.

E-commerce Steps on the Gas in Automotive Aftermarket Industry

New research shows that 56 percent of automotive parts and accessories shoppers are making their purchases online - an 8 percent increase over the previous year. The study also indicates that consumers are combining online and in-store channels for an omnichannel shopping experience. Omnichannel is when shoppers seamlessly shift between mobile, online and in-store resources to research, purchase, pick up and return their items.

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IAG Cargo Inaugurates Route Between Heathrow and San Jose, Calif.

IAG Cargo has established a new route between its London Heathrow hub and San Jose, Calif.

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What to Make of Remarkable Yet Unnerving Robots?

Even in an era in which people are accustomed to rapid technological advancement, robots arouse unusual curiosity and strong emotion.

A Well-Designed Reverse Logistics Plan Starts with a Solid Remarketing Strategy

Lack of innovation over the past few decades around how organizations approach disposing of their returned, excess and obsolete inventory has resulted in billions of dollars lost and can no longer be left to inefficient, reactive or outdated methods.

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Distribution Models, Logistics Management Changing in Emerging Nations

Logistics in emerging markets have long centered around the movement of large quantities of manufactured goods or commodities between businesses. But rising consumption driven by a growing middle class is set to change that, according to new research reports.

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