Economy, technology take center stage at JumpStart
Companies should take stock, plan tech investments amid a weaker freight environment, business leaders at annual supply chain event say.

Transportation

Researchers: Ships can look to Mother Nature for energy-saving ideas
Cargo ships could save fuel with “water train” formation, just like ducklings on a pond.

Material Handling

After 100 Years Of Innovation, Raymond Continues To Lead
With 14 (and counting) industry awards and recognitions in 2022, The Raymond Corporation secures its legacy and looks to the future

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Supervised Autonomy – The Missing Middle in Logistics Robotics

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Blogs

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Dispatches
Pete Buttigieg on Biden's infrastructure plan
A recent interview revealed the transportation secretary's thinking on electric vehicles, his qualifications for the job, and more.

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Technology

Online retailer speeds delivery with custom solutions from ITS Logistics
Technology tools and a West Coast DC are helping Uncommon Goods get its artisan products, crafts, and unique gifts to 90% of the U.S. within two days.

Omnichannel

Build-A-Bear goes all in on omnichannel—in just four weeks
When Covid-19 struck, brick-and-mortar retailer Build-A-Bear pivoted, turning its stores into omnichannel microfulfillment centers with the help of Deck Commerce.

Robotics

InPerson interview: Rob McKeel of Fortna
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Rob McKeel talks about how the economy has affected supply chain industry players and the impact of parts delays on automation projects.

Lift Trucks, Personnel & Burden Carriers

Kion Group to develop and produce its own fuel cell systems for forklifts
Company to launch its own 24-volt fuel cell systems for warehouse equipment this spring.

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How Roaming Shuttles Improve Your Order Fulfillment Operation

Join this informative webinar to gain a better understanding of the different shuttle technologies available today. You'll also learn how and why a roaming shuttle-based...

Industry Press Room News

Universal Robots Reports Record Revenue Despite Global Uncertainty
Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has reported Q4 revenue of USD 85 million, bringing 2022 annual revenue to USD 326 million, up 5% on 2021. On a constant currency basis, growth over the year was 12%.

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Systems Integration Services

Hy-Tek Intralogistics acquires Winchester Industrial Controls
Material handling automation provider broadens offering with purchase of company specializing in controls systems and software for warehouse automation.

Whitepapers

The five best applications for robotic lift trucks in warehouse environments
Automating common horizontal transportation and vertical storage tasks can help warehouses control costs and reduce labor dependency.
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Fulfillment Facility Improved Efficiencies by 4x
Download this case study to explore how Winit relied on Hai Robotics' intelligent case picking robotic system as the core technology to advance their facility, alleviate labor woes, and create operational resilience that helped propel the company's success over the last 2 years.
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Industry Data Points

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index

The May TCI dropped to -0.3, falling back into negative territory from 3.21 in April.
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U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index

The index rose 3.3% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, and rose 19.7% year-over-year.
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Dodge Construction Network

Total construction starts declined 5% in June, although total construction was 5% higher in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021.

New Products

FourKites Launches Data Connector to Help Businesses Maximize the Power of Supply Chain Data
New integration with business intelligence tools provides customers with unprecedented access to trusted, real-time supply chain data to eliminate silos, maximize agility
Blickfeld partners with CubiQ to eliminate measurement errors in the logistics industry
● Blickfeld announces a strategic partnership with robotics technology company, CubiQ, to efficiently automate and digitalize warehouse incoming and outgoing processes. ● CubiQ freight measurement solutions with integrated Blickfeld Cube 1 LiDAR sens
Extensiv Launches Extensiv Hub, a Unified Omnichannel Fulfillment Platform to Connect Brands, Wareho
Extensiv Hub Provides Total Visibility from the Shopping Cart to the Doorstep

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December volatility index shows recession risk
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