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5 Ways To Use WorkWave Route Manager Right Now to Ensure Smoother Delivery Service During COVID-19

WorkWave

With businesses in every industry working to adapt to a changing climate amid the COVID-19 outbreak, now is a crucial time for your last-mile delivery business. Routing constraints like Regions and Tags are flexible enough to allow maximum availability for your drivers to take orders, even if the order is outside of their normal area.

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Survey Reveals Switch away from China

Logistics Business Magazine

Survey results show that the COVID-19 pandemic is only one of several disruptions that have put global supply chains under pressure. Global supply chains were being disrupted long before COVID-19 emerged,” said Kamala Raman, senior director analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain Practice. However, resilience has a price.

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Whitepaper: Powering logistics digitalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

Interest in logistics digitalisation has grown significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic, with labour shortages, elevated demand and component shortages putting strain on operations. Batteries and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) are essential in modern logistics devices. “In

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Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape.

20Cube Logistics

Covid-19 has made it important for the supply chains to be more robust and smart. The industry is witnessing a number of trends that include RFID tags, drones, augmented reality and automation. India’s warehousing market, currently $12.2 billion, is expected to increase to $19.5 Opportunity drivers.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. Shipping volumes had surged as consumers spent more on goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The 2021 Holiday Logistics Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart will also hire 20,000 workers in its supply chain facilities to permanent roles as people have increasingly adopted curbside pickup and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sole exception is UPS Next Day Air, which comes with a hefty price tag.

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Understanding the Global Container Shortage

Dedola Global Logistics

The shipping industry is facing a significant problem brought on by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. New containers from Chinese manufacturers can cost as much as $2,500, according to Splash 247 , far more than the $1,600 price tag just last year. . Understanding the Global Container Shortage .