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HEROES OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Saving lives through logistics

In an exclusive interview with DC Velocity, Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network talks about the supply chain community’s role in disaster response and why the Covid-19 relief effort has been different from all the rest.

June 25, 2020

David Maloney

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In an exclusive interview with DC Velocity, Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network talks about the supply chain community’s role in disaster response and why the Covid-19 relief effort has been different from all the rest.

THOUGHT LEADERS

From stolen art to Covid-19: interview with David Shillingford

Over the course of his career, Resilience360’s David Shillingford has used the power of data and analytics to track down stolen art and help prepare companies for pandemics.

June 8, 2020

Susan K. Lacefield

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Over the course of his career, Resilience360’s David Shillingford has used the power of data and analytics to track down stolen art and help prepare companies for pandemics.

TRANSPORTATION

Parcel express: What will the “new normal” look like?

From skyrocketing demand for same-day delivery to enhanced safety protocols, Covid-19 has seriously upended parcel carriers’ operations. Now, carriers and their customers are trying to figure out how much of the change will stick.

May 22, 2020

Gary Frantz

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DCV Infographic

A look into the future of warehousing

What will the warehouse of tomorrow look like? A new study explores the trends and technologies that are shaping the future of warehousing and order fulfillment.

June 5, 2020

Diane Rand

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What will the warehouse of tomorrow look like? A new study explores the trends and technologies that are shaping the future of warehousing and order fulfillment.

American Airlines expands cargo-only operations for essential gear—Covid-19 roundup for April 28

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by American Trucking Associations (ATA), FedEx, BigCommerce, Breakthrough, Brain Corp.

April 28, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by American Trucking Associations (ATA), FedEx, BigCommerce, Breakthrough, Brain Corp.

Combilift forklifts develops ventilator device—Covid-19 roundup for April 29

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Seko Logistics, HLP Klearfold, Digi-Key Electronics, Damco.

April 29, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Seko Logistics, HLP Klearfold, Digi-Key Electronics, Damco.

Capital Logistics expands tech capabilities to help customers manage business volatility—Covid-19 roundup for April 30

April 30, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Capital uses Descartes solutions tools to assist grocery customers with increased demand; Penske Truck Leasing, Indigo Agriculture, and Dutch aerospace and engineering firms launch pandemic-related assistance projects.

J.B. Hunt launches electronic signatures to support social distancing—Covid-19 roundup for May 4

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Truckers Welcome, Logistics Plus, Kroger, U.S. Postal Service.

May 1, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Truckers Welcome, Logistics Plus, Kroger, U.S. Postal Service.

Companies step-up efforts to supply PPE—Covid-19 roundup, May 1

May 1, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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BP donates fuel for flights delivering equipment and supplies; SC Johnson, Atlantic Logistics, Kia Motors deliver equipment to front-line workers.

Honda lends manufacturing might to ventilator parts—Covid-19 roundup for May 8

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Ceva Logistics, Tigers, TruckPay, Sierra Nevada.

May 7, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Ceva Logistics, Tigers, TruckPay, Sierra Nevada.

UPS division Marken delivers virus tests—Covid-19 roundup, May 5

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Landstar System Inc., Advanced Training Systems, Opendock, United Airlines.

May 5, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Landstar System Inc., Advanced Training Systems, Opendock, United Airlines.

ATA builds on front-line worker initiative—Covid-19 roundup, May 12

Program provides hand sanitizer, meals for truckers; plus news from DHL Global Forwarding, LocatorX, Prologis, and more.

May 12, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Program provides hand sanitizer, meals for truckers; plus news from DHL Global Forwarding, LocatorX, Prologis, and more.

HERE offers free delivery software to small and mid-sized U.S. businesses—Covid-19 roundup, May 7

Route optimization tool helps meet demands of Covid-19; logistics firms, apparel makers shift operations to provide PPE nationwide.

May 7, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Route optimization tool helps meet demands of Covid-19; logistics firms, apparel makers shift operations to provide PPE nationwide.

Goodwill makes masks for Ryder essential staff—Covid-19 roundup for May 11

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by amazon.com, Boston Scientific, Kia Motors America, Ryder System, Rentokil, Flock Freight.

May 11, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by amazon.com, Boston Scientific, Kia Motors America, Ryder System, Rentokil, Flock Freight.

MH Equipment Co. funds food banks, employee volunteer work—Covid-19 roundup for May 13

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by DDC FPO, TEAR, Hershey, Honeywell, Trimble, Lauyans.

May 13, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by DDC FPO, TEAR, Hershey, Honeywell, Trimble, Lauyans.

Kroger hires 100,000 workers in eight weeks—Covid-19 roundup for May 18

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Axalta, Lockheed Martin, Ohi, Carrier Logistics.

May 18, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Axalta, Lockheed Martin, Ohi, Carrier Logistics.

Gebrüder Weiss, Delta Group Logistics donate PPE

Logistics firms donate PPE for Chicago health and safety workers—Covid-19 roundup, May 19

Gebrüder Weiss, Delta Group Logistics to donate 8,000 face masks and 1,000 face shields; plus news from SEKO Logistics and the Virginia Maritime Association.

May 19, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Gebrüder Weiss, Delta Group Logistics to donate 8,000 face masks and 1,000 face shields; plus news from SEKO Logistics and the Virginia Maritime Association.

Consumers okay with longer delivery times, Convey survey shows

Survey: Consumers okay with longer delivery times

April 27, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Shoppers are patient with stock shortages and delivery delays, but want clear communication from retailers, Convey report shows.

Transfix offers increased freight volume to top performing carriers

Digital freight marketplace says move will reduce freight market volatility, follows similar benchmarking by Convoy, FourKites.

April 22, 2020

Ben Ames

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Digital freight marketplace says move will reduce freight market volatility, follows similar benchmarking by Convoy, FourKites.

Prologis report, industrial real estate market

Real estate giant reports customer resilience in the face of Covid-19

Industrial real estate market continues to evolve as e-commerce, other trends drive demand for warehousing, logistics.

May 5, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Industrial real estate market continues to evolve as e-commerce, other trends drive demand for warehousing, logistics.

Covid-19 to accelerate demand for cold storage

April 15, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Increased online grocery shopping will drive the need for more cold storage space across the United States, with long-term effects on building design, space configuration, report shows.

UPS launches smart warehouse technology

April 23, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Transport and logistics giant teams with Softeon to develop WES; leverages autonomous robot capabilities.

Trucking industry leaders named to White House economic revival group

April 16, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Executives from ATA, FedEx, UPS, and others called on to help navigate the economic rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Postal Service names former New Breed Logistics, XPO executive to top job

New postmaster general could signal increased pressure by Trump Administration to raise parcel delivery rates, Baird analyst says.

May 7, 2020

Ben Ames

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New postmaster general could signal increased pressure by Trump Administration to raise parcel delivery rates, Baird analyst says.

Investors pour funds into robots as Covid-19 drives demand for autonomous operations

Brain Corp. raises $36 million as usage of its robotic floor scrubbers jumped 13.6% in March to clean facilities during coronavirus labor shortages.

April 27, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Brain Corp. raises $36 million as usage of its robotic floor scrubbers jumped 13.6% in March to clean facilities during coronavirus labor shortages.

Oh Sh*p! Share your biggest shipping catastrophe

INBOUND

Got a fulfillment horror story? Turn it into cash

Rakuten launches nationwide search for tales of fulfillment and shipping disasters.

June 3, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Rakuten launches nationwide search for tales of fulfillment and shipping disasters.

Unusual Vehicle Smell? Time for #CarCare

INBOUND

I can tell by the way you smell

Trade group publishes list of six vehicle warning signs you can smell.

June 12, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Trade group publishes list of six vehicle warning signs you can smell.

The amount of miles driven over the posted speed limit has increased by 17%

INBOUND

Speed demon

New study finds link between Covid-19 crisis and risky truck driver behavior.

June 15, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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New study finds link between Covid-19 crisis and risky truck driver behavior.

INBOUND

Logistics gives back: June 2020

Here’s our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space. This month, we’re highlighting initiatives to support the Covid-19 relief efforts.

June 5, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Chart: Monthly pricing of tracking a single employee

INBOUND

Someone to watch over me

Employers turn to software apps to monitor remote workers.

June 12, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Employers turn to software apps to monitor remote workers.

INBOUND

Sometimes you feel like a nut

Demand for peanut products spikes during pandemic.

June 12, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Demand for peanut products spikes during pandemic.

In Person

Interview: Denis Reilly of Kenco

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Denis Reilly of Kenco discusses disruptions from Covid-19, digital transformation, and the quest for innovation.

June 3, 2020

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Denis Reilly of Kenco discusses disruptions from Covid-19, digital transformation, and the quest for innovation.

OUTBOUND

Take a letter, Mr. President

At a time when mail and parcel delivery is so vital, the USPS should not be a political football.

June 4, 2020

Mitch Mac Donald

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At a time when mail and parcel delivery is so vital, the USPS should not be a political football.

BIG PICTURE

Let’s stop paying truck drivers by the mile

Our antiquated system of driver pay needs a major overhaul.

June 2, 2020

David Maloney

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Our antiquated system of driver pay needs a major overhaul.

Our Publications

DC Velocity

June 2020

Feature

Saving lives through logistics

From stolen art to Covid-19: interview with David Shillingford

Parcel express: What will the “new normal” look like?

A look into the future of warehousing

American Airlines expands cargo-only operations for essential gear—Covid-19 roundup for April 28

Combilift forklifts develops ventilator device—Covid-19 roundup for April 29

Capital Logistics expands tech capabilities to help customers manage business volatility—Covid-19 roundup for April 30

J.B. Hunt launches electronic signatures to support social distancing—Covid-19 roundup for May 4

Companies step-up efforts to supply PPE—Covid-19 roundup, May 1

Honda lends manufacturing might to ventilator parts—Covid-19 roundup for May 8

UPS division Marken delivers virus tests—Covid-19 roundup, May 5

ATA builds on front-line worker initiative—Covid-19 roundup, May 12

HERE offers free delivery software to small and mid-sized U.S. businesses—Covid-19 roundup, May 7

Goodwill makes masks for Ryder essential staff—Covid-19 roundup for May 11

MH Equipment Co. funds food banks, employee volunteer work—Covid-19 roundup for May 13

Kroger hires 100,000 workers in eight weeks—Covid-19 roundup for May 18

Logistics firms donate PPE for Chicago health and safety workers—Covid-19 roundup, May 19

News

Survey: Consumers okay with longer delivery times

Transfix offers increased freight volume to top performing carriers

Real estate giant reports customer resilience in the face of Covid-19

Covid-19 to accelerate demand for cold storage

UPS launches smart warehouse technology

Trucking industry leaders named to White House economic revival group

Postal Service names former New Breed Logistics, XPO executive to top job

Investors pour funds into robots as Covid-19 drives demand for autonomous operations

Got a fulfillment horror story? Turn it into cash

I can tell by the way you smell

Speed demon

Logistics gives back: June 2020

Someone to watch over me

Sometimes you feel like a nut

Column

Interview: Denis Reilly of Kenco

Take a letter, Mr. President

Let’s stop paying truck drivers by the mile