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This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)

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billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The company is installing camera-studded inspection stations equipped with artificial intelligence-powered technology called AVI, or automated vehicle inspection, at hundreds of its distribution centers worldwide.

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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

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This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. AI holds the promise for big gains.

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Raft of Warehouse Deals in Czechia Signed

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This trend is set to continue as CEE GDP growth is forecast to grow twice as fast as the Eurozone average between 2023 and 2026. In a recent survey MAERSK identified the Czech Republic as a global top 10 hotspot with Poland ranked in first place and Romania in second.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

If things don't change, and we continue up this progression, by 2026, we will be at 170,000 drivers short. Whether the cause is e-commerce growth, the tight labor market, or changing distribution models, inventories and carrying costs are rising. These improvements could be attributed to a variety of factors," Averitt said.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. D2C provides brands greater control over their sales, branding, distribution strategies, customer service and logistics. From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Omnichannel fulfillment: The new reality .

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Industry Experts Discuss Technology Trends & Solutions for Efficient Ecommerce Logistics – Supply Chain 24/7

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A recent study from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predicted that the shortage would reach 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017, and, if trends hold, could reach 174,000 drivers by 2026. Distributed Order Management (DOM) Evolves. This shortage trend alone should accelerate interest in driverless trucks.

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Evolution of E-commerce: The possibilities of tomorrow

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A recent study from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) predicted that the shortage would reach 50,000 drivers by the end of 2017, and, if trends hold, could reach 174,000 drivers by 2026. This shortage trend alone should accelerate interest in driverless trucks. DOM evolves.