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March 2017

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thought leaders

Indiana wants us! interview with David Holt

February 17, 2017
Mark B. Solomon
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"Conexus Indiana," the state's private-public economic development partnership, has thrived mainly because the private sector leads and the public sector follows, says David Holt, a Conexus vice president and head of its logistics initiative.
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special report

ProMat '17 and the X factor

March 14, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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Looking to solve for your X—that unknown quantity that will take your supply chain to the next level? Chances are, you'll find it among ProMat's 850-plus exhibits.
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dcv infographic

Infographic: Logistics: nice work if you can get it

March 14, 2017
Ben Ames and Diane Rand
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It may not be glamorous, but the logistics and supply chain profession has a lot to recommend it, according to respondents to DC VELOCITY's 14th annual Salary Survey.
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strategic insight

That sounds like a job for ... an AGV!

March 12, 2017
David Maloney
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At its new dietary supplement plant, Amway needed a way to move goods in and out of cleanrooms while limiting human touches. The answer? Automated guided vehicles.
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transportation report

The empires strike back

March 7, 2017
Mark B. Solomon
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UPS and FedEx have faced major challenges in B2C shipping, not least of which are shippers who expect something for nothing. Now, they're sending clear signals that things are about to change.
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material handling update

The complete package

March 2, 2017
Susan K. Lacefield
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When companies go to solve a packaging problem—like figuring out how to keep their boxes from getting crushed in transit—they often focus on just one aspect of their packaging. They can get a better, more complete answer by looking at the entire unit load.
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newsworthy

UPS launches Saturday ground service across U.S. network

February 21, 2017
Mark B. Solomon
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Rollout to cover half of U.S. population by year's end.
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newsworthy

Honeywell launches retail e-commerce fulfillment tools

February 17, 2017
Ben Ames
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Dimensioning scanner and voice-directed headset help retailers handle omnichannel demands, company says.
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Market "transformation" to comprehensive productivity solutions drove Toyota Advanced Logistics Systems' creation, leader says

February 16, 2017
Toby Gooley
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New unit will be separate from Toyota's equipment business but will seek synergies.
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newsworthy

E-commerce fulfillment growth into secondary markets driving up warehouse labor costs, report says

February 14, 2017
Mark B. Solomon
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Surge in labor-intensive facility development having ripple effect nationwide, JLL says.
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newsworthy

Oracle launches four apps for supply chain automation

February 14, 2017
Ben Ames
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Software giant continues penetration with expanded Internet of Things package.
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newsworthy

USPS warns defection of three key customers could hurt package business

February 9, 2017
Mark B. Solomon
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Amazon, UPS, FedEx building competitive delivery networks.
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newsworthy

FedEx enters the fray for share of small business fulfillment services

February 7, 2017
Mark B. Solomon and Ben Ames
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Former Genco, now "FedEx Supply Chain," to provide services to small, mid-size customers.
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newsworthy

Mitsubishi and Jungheinrich form company to make lift truck components

January 31, 2017
Ben Ames
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Texas-based part manufacturer will supply Mitsubishi forklift plant.
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inbound

NASSTRAC conference features "lessons from the end zone"

March 14, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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Keynote address will look at how key tenets of football can be applied to logistics.
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inbound

Logistics gives back

March 12, 2017
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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inbound

New "Logistics Manager's Index" helps round out economic picture

March 12, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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Index developers say logistics pros' "close-to-the-ground" observations offer clues to the direction of the economy.
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inbound

Building smarter roads and bridges

March 9, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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Adding chips and sensors to structures would help prevent accidents and speed up the flow of traffic, tech group says.
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inbound

Gotta find a job?

March 9, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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National staffing company offers predictions on hottest manufacturing and logistics jobs for 2017.
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inbound

Startups face off at "Launch Pad" competition

March 6, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
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Innovators in robotics, automation sectors will vie for $10,000 grand prize.
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basic training

Rumblings in the DC: The cost of runaway minimum wages

February 22, 2017
Art van Bodegraven
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We can dither about raising the minimum wage all we want. But the laws of supply and demand will have a far bigger effect on pay than anything we decide.
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fastlane

Disrupting dystopia

February 21, 2017
Clifford F. Lynch
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With its formidable delivery capabilities, Amazon is creating something of a dystopia in the retail supply chain. But rival retailers don't have to invest in drones or underground tunnels to stay in the game.
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outbound

Fred against the machine

February 16, 2017
Mitch Mac Donald
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FedEx founder Fred Smith will not shy away from fighting for the cause of free trade. That could lead to an intriguing set-to with Donald Trump.
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big picture

The return of manufacturing

March 12, 2017
David Maloney
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Many anticipate factories returning to America. They will return, but they will look very different from those of the past.
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