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Robotics' New Wave Takes Guesswork Out of Palletizing

A neighbor down the street put in a new brick walk last summer. Each brick was identical, which made it easy to stack them alongside each other for a seamless path. If only palletizing were that simple. But as warehouse workers contend with boxes of all shapes and sizes, a one-size-fits-all pallet pattern just won’t cut it.

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The Drones Are Coming! What Are the Legal Implications?

Delivery drones are on their way to your doorstep. And regulators are right on their tail.

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Yusen Logistics UK Launches Trans-Atlantic Export LCL Service

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd. has announced a new range of trans-Atlantic services, providing complete North American coverage.

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Vascor Completes Deal to Acquire Commonwealth Express

Vascor Ltd., a global provider of automotive logistics services, has acquired Commonwealth Express, Ltd., a U.S.-based specialist in asset-based transportation and brokerage.

RFID Solution Tracks Trucks Used to Haul Masonry Products

Mutual Materials, a Pacific Northwest manufacturer and hauler of stones, bricks and other masonry products used for landscaping and construction purposes, is monitoring the locations and conditions of its vehicles via an RFID-based solution provided by electronic fleet-management technology company Zonar.

Foot Locker Wins Race to Be First Athletic Shoe/Apparel Retailer to Try Same-day Delivery

In a first in the athletic footwear and apparel space, Foot Locker has started a trial of same-day/next-day delivery at five stores in California, with plans to roll it out at its 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada should it prove a success. This includes all the company's brands: Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Foot Action and Champs.

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XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of New Breed

XPO Logistics Inc. has completed the acquisition of New Breed Holding Co., a provider of contract logistics services, at a cash purchase price of $615m.

Aras Issues PLM Platform on SQL Server 2014

Aras Corp. has made available its Aras Innovator Suite for product lifecycle management (PLM) on Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

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Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

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Global Driver-less Vehicle Shipments to Exceed 42 Million by 2035 14 Million by 2030

Global driver-less vehicle shipments will increase from 1.1 million in 2024 to more than 42 million in 2035, with an installed driver-less vehicle base reaching 176 million.

Does It Make Sense to Centralize Inventory in a Multichannel World?

The trends favor a centralized inventory under one roof, but the question whether it is the most effective response to the challenges of multichannel distribution persists.

In E-Commerce, the Race to Own the Last Mile Is Heating Up

The field of companies offering rapid delivery of items ordered online is getting awfully crowded.

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Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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