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Aptean acquires WorkWise
Deal extends software provider’s ERP services to discrete manufacturers, adds CRM capabilities.
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Software & Systems
Convoy says big data cuts its trucking accident rate 16% below industry average
Venture-funded digital freight broker screens safest carriers for its network.
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Podcasts
Logistics Matters podcast: Dr. Terry Esper on racism faced by Black delivery drivers; preparing for USMCA; investment firms love logistics | Season 1 Episode 11
Dr. Terry Esper of The Ohio State University on the problems faced by Black delivery drivers; the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement; major investments in logistics tech companies.
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SAP enhances business technology software for ease of use
Changes support supply chain management, resiliency during pandemic conditions, firm says.
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Geek+ lands $200 million venture capital for warehouse and factory robots
Chinese automation provider says it has deployed 10,000 autonomous mobile robots worldwide.
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Yard management tech vendor Pinc lands “significant” private equity investment
Backing by Accel-KKR could lead to strategic acquisitions in supply chain management software sector.
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Tech startup CognitOps lands $3 million funding for “warehouse operating system”
Software uses artificial intelligence to create smooth workflow from jumble of DC automation tools, firm says.
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Podcasts
Logistics Matters podcast: Brian Feehan of the Industrial Truck Association on National Forklift Safety Day; logistics workers honor George Floyd; Covid-19 reveals IT problems | Season 1 Episode 10
National Forklift Safety Day promotes a culture of safety; logistics workers bring attention to racism; the Covid-19 pandemic reveals IT infrastructure problems at many companies.
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Hudson convenience stores to open PPE vending machines—Covid-19 roundup for June 12
Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by IATA, Pilot Freight Services, eTrac, Echo Global Logistics.
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CYBER SECURITY
Supply chain looks to cyber self-defense
Hackers are targeting transportation firms as the industry embraces digitalization, the IoT, and smartphone apps. But there are protective steps these firms can take, experts say.
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