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Express Cargo Sorting

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A giant of the logistics world, FedEx has a turnover of $90bn, 500,000 staff in 200 countries, handling over 16 million items per day. Import sorting Managing Director of Ramp and Gateways Operations for Northern Europe, Alun Cornish, has been with the company for 20 years. For example, a flight from Paris CDG arriving at 04.00

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FedEx Works to Monetize their Big Data

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Google and Twitter mainly monetize the data through targeted advertising. The value of the data captured by Google and Twitter has made them the darlings of Wall Street. But it turns out big logistics firms also generate Big Data, and they are also working to monetize this data. A case in point is FedEx.

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Digital twins help postal and logistics companies plan for the future

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However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it. Mature logistics operations are highly automated.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

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MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. Examples of Supply Chain Robots at MODEX 2024 Several exhibitors at MODEX 2024 showcased their innovative solutions for supply chain robotics, demonstrating the diversity and potential of this field.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. The device prevents vehicles from surpassing a certain speed, by harnessing GPS and on-board camera data to determine limits on a specific roadway. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Editor’s Choice: Fortifying Warehouse and Distribution Centers Against Cyberattacks

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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this growing sector due to the large amounts of data stored in these systems and their potential value. This dependence on technology also makes the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and cause financial losses.

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The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics

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Image source: PickPik | The Applications and Benefits of IoT (Internet of Things) in Logistics The Internet of Things, or “IoT” for short, has many applications across a variety of industries. One such application is in logistics, where it provides solutions that improve a company’s output and productivity.