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Intelligent conveying and sorting system empowers automation evolution

Logistics Business Magazine

With the continuous development of the express delivery industry, the demands and requirements of various platforms for automated logistics and transportation is also increasing. An intelligent sorting and conveying system has become rigid requirements for companies in various industries to enhance their competitiveness.

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How Floranow is Maximizing Customer Delight With Locus

Locus

Given that last-mile accounts for close to 50% of all shipping costs, it was essential to get this right to ensure timeliness of delivery, maintain the freshness of the product, and keep operating costs in check. For example: all orders placed between 8-12 p.m. will be delivered between 1-3 p.m.

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The End of the E-Commerce Hype Is Bad News for Planes

ShipLilly

For a long time, industry experts and observers suggested that e-Commerce was the next big thing and that it’s here to stay. The current signs are not encouraging for freight industry investors. Data released by the Bank of America suggests this pattern is reflected elsewhere in industries.

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Managing Supply Chain Disruptions in the Middle East

Locus

A prime example is how governments in the Middle East have begun to rethink food security targets after the disruptions to their food supply chains. Oil price and logistics operating cost follows a linear pattern, and if we double our fuel prices, operating cost would increase by about a factor of 1.8. Cyber attacks.

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DHL Express Announces 2 New Appointments

Airfreight Logistics

Khan has also become a member of the management board of DHL Express Asia Pacific. Mr. Khan takes the helm of the DHL Express Japan business with a track record of over 17 years in Operations and General Management. I am honored and very excited to work with the amazing team in Japan again! Regarding his new role, Mr.

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Geek+ Robotics Highlighted at Annual Microsoft Gathering

Logistics Business Magazine

On stage, the Microsoft tech leader operated the Geek+ S20 intelligent sorting solution, demonstrating in real time how the sorting robot can adjust his course when encountering an obstacle (in this case a large teddy bear) thanks to an easily operated application platform operating the AI system. Geek+ CARE Strategy.

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Companies in Asia Pacific Eager to Innovate with Supply Chain Optimization

AIMMS

People are very intrigued by Prescriptive Analytics and Modeling, hearing success stories from counterparts in industries like energy and retail. The need for advanced analytics in these areas is pressing, as large amounts of data are available , adding complexity to operations. Companies setting an example.