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New Distribution Centre has Latest Automation

Logistics Business Magazine

Ground was recently broken for a new distribution centre where Dematic is set to supply the latest warehouse automation technology to parent company KION Group at its site in Kahl am Main near Aschaffenburg, Germany. The ground-breaking ceremony took place at the end of February, and completion and joint move-in are projected for early 2025.

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Future of Fulfilment at Puma

Logistics Business Magazine

In close cooperation with TGW, a solution was developed and implemented that ensures a future-proof distribution process. Unique service requires flexible and future-proof system stichd specialises in the design, production and distribution of high-quality bodywear, legwear and swimwear. Moreover, the Rovolution is deployable 24/7.”

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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

In fact, over 4 million robots will be installed in US warehouses by 2025. While just about every distribution center is guided by a warehouse management system ( WMS ), these solutions aren’t designed to orchestrate work across humans and machines, unlocking opportunities for greater speed, accuracy and profitability across the warehouse.

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Zeus grows rapidly with Primark

Logistics Business Magazine

The partnership, which will see Zeus handling freight transport for the retailer on distribution routes to France, Italy and the Czech Republic, comes as Zeus recently marked its second anniversary. Under the agreement, Zeus is starting with distribution to destination stores in Italy and fixed ad hoc work to Czechia and France.

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

For example, in China alone, where the last decade brought millions of new participants into the workforce, a skills gap is expected to cause a deficit of 23 million sufficiently skilled workers there by 2030. For example, job training grants totaling $450 million were distributed among approximately 270 community colleges in 2014.

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Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024

3PL Links

Image source: Wikimedia | Top 9 Technology Trends for Your Warehouse in 2024 Distribution warehouses bear a great deal of responsibility these days because of the direct impact their operations have on the customer experience. This equipment can help with staff performance, warehousing, and data collection.

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Navigating the Changing Tides of Container Shipping: Price Wars, Overcapacity and New Ships

ShipLilly

For example, the past few months have seen new shipping alliances, increasing price competition, the risk of over-capacity, and drastic changes in trade volumes. Even though the final termination is scheduled for 2025, the changes and impact are already starting. Still, this may not be enough to revive a market that is collapsing.