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INTERNET OF THINGS

“Eye” in the sky: IoT powers vaccine delivery blitz

Charged with transporting rush shipments of Covid-19 vaccines around the globe, logistics service providers turned to the latest internet of things (IoT) tools to monitor and safeguard their lifesaving cargo.

September 22, 2021

Ben Ames

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Charged with transporting rush shipments of Covid-19 vaccines around the globe, logistics service providers turned to the latest internet of things (IoT) tools to monitor and safeguard their lifesaving cargo.

CSCMP EDGE 2021

Making order out of chaos

Atlanta-based execs share strategies for managing supply chains through a disruptive year and a half during day two of CSCMP EDGE 2021.

September 21, 2021

Victoria Kickham

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Atlanta-based execs share strategies for managing supply chains through a disruptive year and a half during day two of CSCMP EDGE 2021.

CSCMP EDGE 2021

A tsunami of change for ocean freight

Ocean freight challenges are expected to last well into 2022, CSCMP panelists say.

September 21, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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Parcel and 3PL employers seek labor for winter peak push

Low unemployment rates could complicate hiring for DHL, Geodis, USPS, UPS, Walmart.

September 14, 2021

Ben Ames

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Low unemployment rates could complicate hiring for DHL, Geodis, USPS, UPS, Walmart.

IN PERSON

InPerson Interview: Raj Patel of Blue Yonder

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Raj Patel, senior director global 3PL industry strategy for Blue Yonder, discusses the software market, digitalization, and the impact of new technologies.

August 31, 2021

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Raj Patel, senior director global 3PL industry strategy for Blue Yonder, discusses the software market, digitalization, and the impact of new technologies.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Thomas Evans of Honeywell on automation for small businesses | Season 2 Episode 27

How automation can help small to medium-sized distributors compete with the big guys; 5G will influence IoT adoption; consumer pandemic shopping habits will continue.

July 16, 2021

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How automation can help small to medium-sized distributors compete with the big guys; 5G will influence IoT adoption; consumer pandemic shopping habits will continue.

Report: Online shopping trends are here to stay

The pandemic has raised the bar for retailers, who need to satisfy lasting demand for free shipping and make strides toward sustainability goals, consumer survey shows.

July 14, 2021

DC Velocity Staff

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The pandemic has raised the bar for retailers, who need to satisfy lasting demand for free shipping and make strides toward sustainability goals, consumer survey shows.

PARCEL EXPRESS

The new parcel reality: Record volumes, tight capacity, higher costs, inconsistent service

Parcel carriers weathered a remarkable stretch of challenges over the past year, as a deluge of pandemic-influenced online shipments flooded networks, hammered service, and blew out shipper budgets. The struggles continue, so what comes next?

May 27, 2021

Gary Frantz

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Parcel carriers weathered a remarkable stretch of challenges over the past year, as a deluge of pandemic-influenced online shipments flooded networks, hammered service, and blew out shipper budgets. The struggles continue, so what comes next?