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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? Let’s dive in! So what is the difference?

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. This application included automated load and route planning processes. Let’s take a brief look at some of them.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

This new idea has become a big part of the modern business world, revolutionizing how goods are transported within warehouses and manufacturing plants through automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Table of Contents Toggle Understanding Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) What is an AGV? Let’s dive in! So what is the difference?

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Editor’s Choice: When to Switch From In-House to Managed Logistics Transportation Services

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Are the Capabilities of Transportation Management Systems Today Outdated?

Turvo

Understanding the capabilities of a transportation management system, or TMS, and its impact on the modern supply chain network requires a good understanding of these systems and what they entail. However, a vital question must still be asked- have the capabilities of a transportation management system today reached their maximum efficiency?

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Curious about the different types of automation? Many companies are excited by the prospect of increasing efficiency and productivity with some help from automated equipment. Table of Contents What Is Automation? Automation is a term for technology and innovation applications where physical human input is minimized.

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

For those of you that were unable to attend, this article will provide a thorough second-hand experience of a day at this expansive exhibit. Automate was not co-located with ProMat as it has been in years past. I found Zippy to be a practical, flexible automation system that could be of value to many parcel operations.