Victoria Kickham

Supply chain companies optimistic about Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Despite cold chain challenges, companies say early vaccines can be distributed this year, if approved, as the logistics supply chain works to ship at scale in 2021.

November 24, 2020

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Despite cold chain challenges, companies say early vaccines can be distributed this year, if approved, as the logistics supply chain works to ship at scale in 2021.

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A fulfillment system that’s built for speed

Lineage Logistics is speeding fulfillment to retailers with a fully automated cold storage facility in Texas—the first of its kind in North America and a blueprint for its “next generation” cold storage warehouses.

November 20, 2020

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Lineage Logistics is speeding fulfillment to retailers with a fully automated cold storage facility in Texas—the first of its kind in North America and a blueprint for its “next generation” cold storage warehouses.

Automation creates opportunity in logistics real estate

Rapid adoption of warehouse automation technologies is helping logistics customers tap potential in urban areas and make strides in e-fulfillment, research shows.

November 19, 2020

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Rapid adoption of warehouse automation technologies is helping logistics customers tap potential in urban areas and make strides in e-fulfillment, research shows.

Retail-to-logistics conversions slow to take hold

Repurposing malls, stores, and other retail spaces for sorely needed logistics operations gets a lot of hype, but not much action, real estate experts say.

November 16, 2020

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Repurposing malls, stores, and other retail spaces for sorely needed logistics operations gets a lot of hype, but not much action, real estate experts say.

More women making last-mile deliveries, survey shows

More women turn to delivery driving in 2020

Pandemic, demand for last-mile delivery spur increase in gig-economy driving jobs, survey by HR firm shows.

November 16, 2020

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Pandemic, demand for last-mile delivery spur increase in gig-economy driving jobs, survey by HR firm shows.

Sustainability a key topic at Pack Expo 2020

Sustainability takes center stage at PackExpo

Virtual trade show highlights trends in sustainable packaging, driven by growing consumer demand for green solutions in a post-Covid-19 world.

November 11, 2020

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Virtual trade show highlights trends in sustainable packaging, driven by growing consumer demand for green solutions in a post-Covid-19 world.

Covid-19 to remain top issue in post-election Washington, DC

Covid-19 will continue to dominate legislative agenda

Vaccine distribution, trade concerns are top issues as election results play out, association official says.

November 9, 2020

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Vaccine distribution, trade concerns are top issues as election results play out, association official says.

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

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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.

Outlook calls for sustained growth in warehousing real estate

Warehouse utilization returns to pre-pandemic levels

Strong demand for warehouse space drives rebound in logistics real estate market, industry firm says.

October 29, 2020

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Strong demand for warehouse space drives rebound in logistics real estate market, industry firm says.

Retail supply chains tested this holiday season, survey shows

Contactless shopping, free returns, and a smooth delivery process rule the day this holiday season

Retailers that can pivot to meet consumers’ changing shopping patterns will reap the biggest gains this peak season, survey shows.

October 20, 2020

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Retailers that can pivot to meet consumers’ changing shopping patterns will reap the biggest gains this peak season, survey shows.

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