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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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Top 10 Practical Supply Chain Management Tips for Businesses

3PL Links

A supply chain, broadly speaking, is an intricately linked system that includes every phase of the creation and delivery of a good or service, from acquiring raw materials to ultimate distribution. Adopt good practices A corporation can maintain its competitiveness by adhering to industry norms and trends by using industry best practices.

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Digital Advancements in the Logistics Industry

MTS Logistics

The steady growth of exports and imports presents major logistical and technical problems worldwide. These tools and technologies include GPS navigation, real-time weather, smart containers equipped with sensors, and RFID transponders – all put in place for optimized transport and distribution.

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5 Myths of Making Robots Work with People

Logistics Viewpoints

Robotics and automation in the warehouse continue to be a growing trend, with a recent study estimating that the warehouse robotics market is expected to reach USD 23. However, AMR and WMS systems generally overlook this aspect and simply concentrate on the next easiest pick where a robot is already present in the same aisle.

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What does the Logistics World of the Future look like?

Logistics Business Magazine

Top of the bill was Richard van Hooijdonk, a trend watcher and futurist (“trend watchers explain, futurists predict” he reveals) from the Netherlands, with a 100kph patter and an undeniably hypnotic watchability. The same concept will apply in Distribution Centres on land. You’ll never need your wallet again, he promises.

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What Is Intelligent Supply Chain Management?

GlobalTranz

The typical problems in attaining a truly intelligent supply chain reflect the issues present when making any investment decision. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Use RFID and (Soon) blockchain to improve visibility, traceability. Implement IoT-based systems.

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Why Experiential Retail Might Just be The Secret to Customer Success

Locus

It is possible by implementing technologies like radio frequency identification (RFID). Consumers can instantly access product information and billing when products are put in the RFID tray. Similar to RFID, stores also embed QR codes for quick payments. This consistent flexibility smooths out the buying journey of consumers.