DC Velocity

PICKING TECHNOLOGIES

Demand for piece-picking robots gains steam

Advances in robotic piece-picking technology are driving its adoption in the DC and attracting investor interest, thanks to e-commerce growth and soaring demand for more warehouses.

May 2, 2022

Victoria Kickham

Advances in robotic piece-picking technology are driving its adoption in the DC and attracting investor interest, thanks to e-commerce growth and soaring demand for more warehouses.

INFOGRAPHIC

Now's the time to be a logistics professional

Here's a look at the results of <em>DC Velocity'</em>s 19th annual Salary Survey.

May 5, 2022

Here's a look at the results of DC Velocity's 19th annual Salary Survey.

FLEET MANAGEMENT

Truck cabs go high-tech

New “connected cab” technology promises to make truck drivers’ lives easier and the job more appealing, fleet managers say. But first they have to convince the holdouts.

May 3, 2022

New “connected cab” technology promises to make truck drivers’ lives easier and the job more appealing, fleet managers say. But first they have to convince the holdouts.

ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION ROUNDTABLE, PART TWO

An inside look at the robotic revolution — and what it all means for you (Part II)

How is technology helping fulfillment operations boost throughput and cope with the ongoing labor shortage? Experts share their insights in this special roundtable discussion.

May 4, 2022

How is technology helping fulfillment operations boost throughput and cope with the ongoing labor shortage? Experts share their insights in this special roundtable discussion.

IN PERSON

In Person: JJ Phelan of S&H Systems

In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, JJ Phelan discusses the benefits of working with an integrator and management lessons he learned while serving his country.

May 2, 2022

APPLICATION

Farming out WMS implementation

Ag tech firm optimizes picking across its DC network with self-implemented and -configured warehouse management technology.

May 3, 2022

Victoria Kickham

Ag tech firm optimizes picking across its DC network with self-implemented and -configured warehouse management technology.

APPLICATION

Ryder streamlines transportation management tasks with work bots

Robotic process automation (RPA) system from Kofax reduces the labor needed for daily transportation planning.

May 4, 2022

Robotic process automation (RPA) system from Kofax reduces the labor needed for daily transportation planning.

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National Forklift Safety Day 2022 to examine impact of labor challenges on forklift safety

The program for the Industrial Truck Association’s ninth annual event will include sessions on the implications of a tight labor market for operator safety and training, safety best practices, and government policies and regulations.

April 20, 2022

Pittsburgh International Airport to add largest cargo facility in airport’s history

Developer to build 140,000 square-foot industrial building on the airfield to meet growing cargo demand.

March 2, 2022

Developer to build 140,000 square-foot industrial building on the airfield to meet growing cargo demand.

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Manufacturers make strides in zero-emission commercial vehicles

Study tracks 26% growth in zero-emission truck and bus model availability from 2020 to 2022.

March 9, 2022

Study tracks 26% growth in zero-emission truck and bus model availability from 2020 to 2022.

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Report: Companies are slowing climate initiatives due to rising costs

CEOs say delayed investments, price hikes, and nearshoring are primary tactics for dealing with inflation and market uncertainty.

April 4, 2022

CEOs say delayed investments, price hikes, and nearshoring are primary tactics for dealing with inflation and market uncertainty.

Report: Commercial real estate investment bounces back from Covid lows

Strong demand for industrial space continues; overall commercial real estate investment is expected to jump by 10% in 2022.

March 15, 2022

Strong demand for industrial space continues; overall commercial real estate investment is expected to jump by 10% in 2022.

ELD vendors ramp up for demand as wireless carriers sunset 3G

Switch to 4G and 5G networks set to roll out through second and third quarters of 2022, knocking some trucks out of FMCSA compliance.

March 4, 2022

Switch to 4G and 5G networks set to roll out through second and third quarters of 2022, knocking some trucks out of FMCSA compliance.

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Report: Food industry seeks to mitigate supply risks

Industry execs say supply chain bottlenecks are top of mind in 2022, and list shipping and container costs, unexpected port fees as top concerns, study finds.

March 21, 2022

Industry execs say supply chain bottlenecks are top of mind in 2022, and list shipping and container costs, unexpected port fees as top concerns, study finds.

Barcode pioneer David Collins dies at 86

Inventor created earliest automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) systems and popularized barcode for wide use.

April 14, 2022

Inventor created earliest automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) systems and popularized barcode for wide use.

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Supply chain stakeholders push national freight data portal

Creation of international data standards could relieve port and supply chain congestion and improve trade competitiveness, partners say.

March 11, 2022

Creation of international data standards could relieve port and supply chain congestion and improve trade competitiveness, partners say.

BIG PICTURE

Supply chain diplomacy

We live in an interconnected and interdependent world built on our supply chains. That may just be our best hope for peace.

April 20, 2022

We live in an interconnected and interdependent world built on our supply chains. That may just be our best hope for peace.

OUTBOUND

Distracted by shiny objects

The latest whiz-bang driver-assistance technologies are designed to make driving safer and easier, but instead they just make drivers complacent.

May 5, 2022