Material Handling

In Person

In Person interview: Derek Lester of Intralox

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Derek Lester of Intralox discusses the conveyor market and how e-commerce is impacting supply chains.

November 19, 2020

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Derek Lester of Intralox discusses the conveyor market and how e-commerce is impacting supply chains.

THOUGHT LEADERS

Lifting spirits during difficult times: interview with Bobby Burg

Despite significant operating and market disruptions, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has managed to keep the beverages flowing throughout the pandemic. The secret, says Bobby Burg, is in the planning.

November 17, 2020

David Maloney

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Despite significant operating and market disruptions, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has managed to keep the beverages flowing throughout the pandemic. The secret, says Bobby Burg, is in the planning.

IATA offers cargo guidelines for vaccine distribution

Pharmaceutical cold chain could be strained by high volume, low temperature required for new drugs from Pfizer, Moderna.

November 16, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Pharmaceutical cold chain could be strained by high volume, low temperature required for new drugs from Pfizer, Moderna.

Postal Service annual loss swells to $9.2 billion in year marked by pandemic and leadership change

USPS parcel revenue tops first class mail revenue for first year ever as agency struggles to adjust.

November 13, 2020

Ben Ames

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USPS parcel revenue tops first class mail revenue for first year ever as agency struggles to adjust.

Warehouse construction leads business recovery as e-commerce booms

Full economic rebound will rely on Covid vaccine, second stimulus bill, Dodge and JLL warn.

November 11, 2020

Ben Ames

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Full economic rebound will rely on Covid vaccine, second stimulus bill, Dodge and JLL warn.

LMI surges to reading of 71.6 in October

Rapid recovery continues in logistics

Logistics Manager’s Index reaches its highest level in more than two years, as inventory levels soar and warehouse capacity tightens.

November 3, 2020

Victoria Kickham

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Logistics Manager’s Index reaches its highest level in more than two years, as inventory levels soar and warehouse capacity tightens.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Steven Horwitz of Ball State University on a holiday retail season like no other | Season 1 Episode 30

We look at how this holiday shopping season is likely to affect supply chains with Steven Horwitz, an economics professor at Ball State University. Also: warehouse availability tightens; logistics firms invest in venture capital markets.

October 30, 2020

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We look at how this holiday shopping season is likely to affect supply chains with Steven Horwitz, an economics professor at Ball State University. Also: warehouse availability tightens; logistics firms invest in venture capital markets.

How Intelligent Sensor Solutions Turn Data Into Action

Cloud-ready sensor technology enables higher volume, greater visibility and transparency, and more accountability in your fulfillment center or DC.

October 27, 2020

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Cloud-ready sensor technology enables higher volume, greater visibility and transparency, and more accountability in your fulfillment center or DC.

Fetch Robotics teams its warehouse bots with Vargo’s WES software

Combined system can optimize order picking for e-commerce, retail distribution, or omnichannel, partners say.

October 22, 2020

Ben Ames

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Combined system can optimize order picking for e-commerce, retail distribution, or omnichannel, partners say.