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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Such a system can enable planners to create routes and transmit them directly to drivers via an in-cab display or mobile device.

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Sustainable Home Delivery: A Conversation with Descartes

Logistics Viewpoints

Home delivery and sustainability are two topics that I have written about quite a bit in the last few years, and Descartes just released its home delivery sustainability consumer sentiment study, so the timing seemed perfect. By doing the study for multiple years, you can start to see trends emerging.

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LogiMAT ’24 Has Your Back

Logistics Business Magazine

Exhibitors from nearly every sector of the industry are coming to LogiMAT 2024 to present their latest products and solutions for ergonomically optimized intralogistics processes, healthy workplaces, and injury prevention. The intralogistics industry has not been spared the ravaging effects of demographic change and labor shortages.

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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. Myth #1 – Robots are well-suited for all picking styles Today there are AMR’s that can handle almost all styles of picking. 33% annually from 2022-2027.

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Automation from Simple to Complex

Logistics Business Magazine

Furthermore, the near-series concept study of the Linde L-MATIC C automatic compact stacker will make its debut at the Linde MH booth at LogiMAT 2024 as part of an engaging live case presentation. The series truck offers corresponding delivery times, faster commissioning thanks to new software and simplified service.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the results of a study published in Computers in Human Behavior, determining ideal transport routes in combination with a higher fill level of the trucks can lead to a significant mileage reduction. Thanks to automation, picking and shipping of orders will also be possible during night shifts.

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Take Your Pick: Full Container Load Vs. Less-than-Container Load Ocean Shipping

Now, That's Logistics

For example, companies exporting freight from the U.S. If you’re importing from Asia, for example, the cost of shipping a 20-foot container is roughly 90% of the cost of a 40-foot container. Current freight volumes and rates also come into play. East Coast right now are seeing low FCL rates. granite, tile, fasteners, etc.)—are

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