Logistics sector growth surges in June
Reopening of the economy drove business activity to 2018/2019 levels, but new Covid-19 outbreaks could put the brakes on growth, LMI researchers say.
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Victoria Kickham
Victoria Kickham started her career as a newspaper reporter in the Boston area before moving into B2B journalism. She has covered manufacturing, distribution and supply chain issues for a variety of publications in the industrial and electronics sectors, and now writes about everything from forklift batteries to omnichannel business trends for DC Velocity.
ARTICLES
Industry groups welcome USMCA implementation
Retailers, logistics companies say the deal modernizes trade and creates a more competitive marketplace, but warn of compliance challenges in an uncertain economic climate.
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Packaging
Packaging your way to greener operations
Sustainability makes its way to the packing arena, as companies seek to become more environmentally friendly throughout the distribution center and across the supply chain.
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2020 peak season demands heat up
Covid-19-induced buying behaviors will strain supply chain operations this holiday season, software firm’s survey shows.
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Industry readies for July 1 USMCA implementation
Logistics and transportation firms are helping companies navigate compliance, documentation concerns as trade agreement’s enforcement date draws near.
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CONVEYORS AND SORTERS
Merging technologies: Integrating robotics and conveyors can rev up DC operations, experts say
Robotics and conveyors converge to increase efficiency and productivity in the warehouse.
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Firms tout pop-up warehousing, ventilator delivery—Covid-19 roundup for June 11
Logistics firms continue to pivot in response to Covid-19-related demands, with creative warehousing solutions and ongoing support for medical and PPE deliveries.
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LMI improves in May
Monthly Logistics Manager’s Index rises 3.2 points to 54.5, returning industry growth to pre-Covid-19 levels.
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TECHNOLOGY
Picking goes high-tech
Technology continues to revolutionize the picking process, as robotics and vision systems take on a larger role in order fulfillment
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Drones “stepping up” to fight Covid-19, data show
Interest in applying unmanned vehicles to combat the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, but challenges to proper and effective implementation remain.
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