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February 2021

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Vertical farm
THOUGHT LEADERS

Growing up … and up and up: interview with Sam Bertram

Warehouse-based “vertical farms” could help ease world hunger and solve some sticky supply chain problems in the process, says entrepreneur Sam Bertram.
February 9, 2021
David Maloney
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Warehouse-based “vertical farms” could help ease world hunger and solve some sticky supply chain problems in the process, says entrepreneur Sam Bertram.


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3PLs

The 3PL industry: time to reset

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the status quo in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. But traditional, transactional contracts are keeping providers and their clients from investing the time and energy needed to innovate and evolve. The time has come to rewrite the rules.
February 22, 2021
Gerald Perritt, Elijah Ray, and Kate Vitasek
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The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the status quo in the third-party logistics (3PL) sector. But traditional, transactional contracts are keeping providers and their clients from investing the time and energy needed to innovate and evolve. The time has come to rewrite the rules.


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AIR FREIGHT

Adapt, regroup, redeploy, adapt again: Air freight survives a roller coaster year

It was a year of “pivots” for the airfreight industry as it faced down a seemingly endless series of challenges. Will 2021 bring a return to normalcy?
February 3, 2021
Gary Frantz
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It was a year of “pivots” for the airfreight industry as it faced down a seemingly endless series of challenges. Will 2021 bring a return to normalcy?


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TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Reimagining the TMS for the age of e-commerce

Once a go-to tool for carrier selection and routing, the transportation management system is evolving into an advanced communication hub that provides “visibility on steroids” for parcel shippers.
February 17, 2021
Ben Ames
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Once a go-to tool for carrier selection and routing, the transportation management system is evolving into an advanced communication hub that provides “visibility on steroids” for parcel shippers.


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GOODS-TO-PERSON PICKING SYSTEMS

Automating for health, safety, and efficiency

Orca Cold Chain Solutions is delivering security to food-industry customers while reducing labor and energy costs—all thanks to a fully automated cold storage facility designed to maximize an urban footprint.
February 16, 2021
Victoria Kickham
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Orca Cold Chain Solutions is delivering security to food-industry customers while reducing labor and energy costs—all thanks to a fully automated cold storage facility designed to maximize an urban footprint.


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In Person

In Person interview: Alex Stevens of Opex

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Alex Stevens of Opex discusses robotic automation technology and career opportunities in material handling.
February 19, 2021
David Maloney
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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Alex Stevens of Opex discusses robotic automation technology and career opportunities in material handling.


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APPLICATIONS

Like butter! Freight platform cuts through load-matching complexity and saves dairy co-op 25%

Land O’Lakes unlocks hidden capacity in its freight network with the help of FourKites’ Lane Connect platform.
February 16, 2021
Diane Rand
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Land O’Lakes unlocks hidden capacity in its freight network with the help of FourKites’ Lane Connect platform.


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APPLICATIONS

Pet-supplies distributor gives voice to picking—and wins big

Frontier Distributing traded an inefficient paper-based picking process for voice-directed picking to improve accuracy and provide better service to more than 700 specialty pet retailers in the Midwest.
February 18, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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Frontier Distributing traded an inefficient paper-based picking process for voice-directed picking to improve accuracy and provide better service to more than 700 specialty pet retailers in the Midwest. 


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APPLICATIONS

Australian keg-rental startup turns to IoT to track assets

High-tech tags help Konvoy Kegs shake up the beer industry.
February 19, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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High-tech tags help Konvoy Kegs shake up the beer industry.


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E-commerce drives demand for urban logistics

Outlook calls for strong demand for urban logistics, last-mile fulfillment

E-commerce tenant demand has nearly tripled this year, intensifying the need for urban fulfillment centers, JLL research shows.
December 8, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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E-commerce tenant demand has nearly tripled this year, intensifying the need for urban fulfillment centers, JLL research shows.
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somerset logistics campus amsterdam

Dutch investors fund $295 million center for research in urban logistics

30-acre campus in Amsterdam will serve as test site for improving delivery of goods in cities.
December 14, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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30-acre campus in Amsterdam will serve as test site for improving delivery of goods in cities.
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Cold chain lacks supply chain visibility, study shows

Report: Manual processes, lack of visibility lead to big losses in the cold chain

Tech firm research shows pharmaceutical and food companies are racking up big losses annually due to product spoilage from poor tracking practices.
December 16, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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Tech firm research shows pharmaceutical and food companies are racking up big losses annually due to product spoilage from poor tracking practices.
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boston dynamics parcel

Robot vendor Boston Dynamics says Hyundai acquisition will boost its plans for warehouse automation

South Korean auto giant pays $880 million for majority stake as firm launches Pick and Handle models for logistics tasks.
December 11, 2020
Ben Ames
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South Korean auto giant pays $880 million for majority stake as firm launches Pick and Handle models for logistics tasks.
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Research highlights costs of supply chain disruptions

Research reveals three key business impacts of supply chain disruptions

Excess safety stock, operational waste, and revenue loss are among the most costly issues companies face in disruptive times.
December 8, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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Excess safety stock, operational waste, and revenue loss are among the most costly issues companies face in disruptive times.
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blasgen

Blasgen to retire as leader of CSCMP in March

Supply chain industry group names former board chair Mark Baxa as interim CEO
January 20, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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Supply chain industry group names former board chair Mark Baxa as interim CEO
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port of LA

Port of Los Angeles teams with IBM on cyber self-defense

$6.8 million deal will block hackers through improved information sharing between supply chain partners, firms say.
December 7, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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$6.8 million deal will block hackers through improved information sharing between supply chain partners, firms say.
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distribution center building

In search of capacity, shippers put cost-cutting on the back burner

Change in mindset drives demand for reliable services, could support XPO Logistics’ move to split itself into two specialist companies, Gartner analyst says.
December 8, 2020
Ben Ames
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Change in mindset drives demand for reliable services, could support XPO Logistics’ move to split itself into two specialist companies, Gartner analyst says.
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shop runner

FedEx acquires shopping portal startup to expand e-commerce portfolio

ShopRunner offers subscription-based shipping and returns to consumers, supports omnichannel capabilities for retailers.
December 2, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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ShopRunner offers subscription-based shipping and returns to consumers, supports omnichannel capabilities for retailers.
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CBRE hybrid store

Retailers designing stores to support inventory and logistics work, not just shopping

CBRE report says brick and mortar footprints must enable inventory control, product sorting, shipping, and receiving.
December 21, 2020
DC Velocity Staff
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CBRE report says brick and mortar footprints must enable inventory control, product sorting, shipping, and receiving.
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3D Chicago map
INBOUND

Get out the map

3D street maps could help help delivery drivers find their way around crowded cities.
February 8, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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3D street maps could help help delivery drivers find their way around crowded cities.


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Girl Scouts supply chain patch
INBOUND

Girl Scouts introduce supply chain badge

New program teaches basics of SCM by tracing cookies’ journey through the supply chain.
February 2, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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New program teaches basics of SCM by tracing cookies’ journey through the supply chain.


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INBOUND

E-comm boom boosts need for trained hostlers

DCs will need more yard jockeys to keep pace with rising online order volumes. But that raises the question of how to train them.
February 15, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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DCs will need more yard jockeys to keep pace with rising online order volumes. But that raises the question of how to train them.


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INBOUND

Tech firm cleans up its language

Jaggaer pledges to end use of insensitive terms in company communications.
February 16, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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Jaggaer pledges to end use of insensitive terms in company communications. 


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INBOUND

Wheels are turnin’

Sensor-based device measures tire tread wear automatically to boost highway safety.
February 15, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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Sensor-based device measures tire tread wear automatically to boost highway safety.


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INBOUND

Logistics gives back: February 2021

Here’s our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
February 16, 2021
DC Velocity Staff
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Here’s our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.


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BIG PICTURE

Life in the faster lanes

Speed has long been the holy grail of supply chain management, but the pandemic has highlighted the need for resiliency. Is it possible to have both?
January 28, 2021
David Maloney
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Speed has long been the holy grail of supply chain management, but the pandemic has highlighted the need for resiliency. Is it possible to have both?


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OUTBOUND

Logistics comes home

As pandemic-induced behaviors become permanent, the supply chain finds a new place of prominence among layfolk.
February 18, 2021
Victoria Kickham
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As pandemic-induced behaviors become permanent, the supply chain finds a new place of prominence among layfolk.


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