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technology

Robots that can go the distance (and carry that weight)

March 26, 2019

As more robots enter the warehouse work force, they're easing the physical demands on human workers while taking productivity to new levels.

thought leaders

The supply chain anthropologist: interview with John Gattorna

March 19, 2019

Susan K. Lacefield

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Consultant, academic, and author John Gattorna has been encouraging companies to rethink how they design their supply chains, so that they put the human at the center.

applications

Sorter kickstarts Chinese footwear DC

March 14, 2019

Diane Rand

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Shoe manufacturer Aokang needed a reliable and efficient way to handle 100,000 pairs of shoes daily at its Shanghai DC. Interroll's vertical crossbelt sorter proved to be the perfect fit.

applications

Tanker fleet plugs the driver-turnover leak

April 10, 2019

Ben Ames

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Liquid Trucking teams up with retention specialist Stay Metrics to stop the revolving door.

in person

David Peacock of Hytrol

April 8, 2019

David Maloney

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In our continuing series of discussions with top supply chain company executives, David Peacock of Hytrol shares how e-commerce has affected conveyor design and talks about his company's commitment to innovation.

applications

Collaborating to improve productivity

April 5, 2019

Victoria Kickham

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Medical apparel maker Healing Hands Scrubs meets growth demands with "Chuck," a collaborative robot.

transportation report

Keep your cool

Shipping perishable products by air? Here are five steps shippers can take to help ensure proper temperatures throughout the journey.

April 4, 2019

Toby Gooley

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Shipping perishable products by air? Here are five steps shippers can take to help ensure proper temperatures throughout the journey.

material handling

How safe are your storage racks?

April 2, 2019

Victoria Kickham

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Thoughtful planning, regular inspections, and prompt repairs will help keep warehouse storage racks safe and standing firm.

newsworthy

E-commerce firms flex their muscles on DC site selection

March 20, 2019

Ben Ames

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Growing heft gives e-commerce and 3PL firms greater location in picking warehouse locations.

newsworthy

Sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day slated for June 11

March 20, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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The Industrial Truck Association and its members will head to Washington, D.C., to promote forklift safety and proper operator training.

newsworthy

Trucking Freight Futures to launch March 29

March 8, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Companies can begin trading freight futures contracts via Nodal Exchange, FreightWaves and DAT later this month.

newsworthy

ATRI study: Easing traffic congestion yields long-term gains

March 6, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Infrastructure improvements can help trucking companies conserve fuel, reduce emissions and lower bills, study shows.

newsworthy

HighJump sees voice-directed work as key to DC automation

March 5, 2019

Ben Ames

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Software firm continues building alliances with other tech providers owned by German parent Korber AG.

newsworthy

FedEx introduces same-day delivery bot

February 27, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Autonomous delivery robot aims to help retailers compete in e-commerce market, speeding same-day and last-mile delivery processes.

newsworthy

Drayage sector is hot corner for tech startups

February 27, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Fast growth, venture funding seen for BookYourCargo.com, Dray Alliance, DrayNow.

newsworthy

Kroger and Ocado to add two high-tech fulfillment centers

February 19, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Companies further plans to develop robotic warehouses for grocery fulfillment with facilities in Central Florida and the Mid-Atlantic.

newsworthy

New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy

February 12, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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LTL carrier cites combination of rising overhead costs and driver shortage.

newsworthy

Survey: shippers expect freight slump in 2019

February 11, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Market responds to tight capacity, driver shortage, trade and tariff wars, Averitt Express says.

rollouts

Spotlight on ... storage equipment

April 9, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Here are some recent product announcements that have crossed our editors' desks.

inbound

Undercover boss

April 8, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Freight-matching software exec climbs behind the wheel to test his own company's app.

inbound

Take me out to the ballgame

April 5, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Old Dominion hauls team gear for spring training.

inbound

Reading, writing, and 18-wheelers

April 5, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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New book share tips for succeeding in the truck-driving business.

inbound

Lure of the open road

April 4, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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Loggers seek access to federal highways in bid to cut down on collisions.

inbound

Bottle of red wine ... though maybe not the bottle you're expecting

British firm introduces a flat wine bottle that cuts packaging, storage, and shipping costs.

April 2, 2019

DC Velocity Staff

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British firm introduces a flat wine bottle that cuts packaging, storage, and shipping costs.

outbound

The logistics world's Groundhog Day

April 4, 2019

Mitch Mac Donald

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Bill Murray would fit right in as the industry keeps grappling with the same issues over and over and over ...

big picture

It is time to reimagine grocery packaging

If automated stores and home delivery change how we shop for groceries, then the way these products are packaged should also change.

April 2, 2019

David Maloney

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If automated stores and home delivery change how we shop for groceries, then the way these products are packaged should also change.

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DC Velocity

April 2019

Feature

Robots that can go the distance (and carry that weight)

The supply chain anthropologist: interview with John Gattorna

Sorter kickstarts Chinese footwear DC

Tanker fleet plugs the driver-turnover leak

David Peacock of Hytrol

Collaborating to improve productivity

Keep your cool

How safe are your storage racks?

News

E-commerce firms flex their muscles on DC site selection

Sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day slated for June 11

Trucking Freight Futures to launch March 29

ATRI study: Easing traffic congestion yields long-term gains

HighJump sees voice-directed work as key to DC automation

FedEx introduces same-day delivery bot

Drayage sector is hot corner for tech startups

Kroger and Ocado to add two high-tech fulfillment centers

New England Motor Freight files for bankruptcy

Survey: shippers expect freight slump in 2019

Spotlight on ... storage equipment

Undercover boss

Take me out to the ballgame

Reading, writing, and 18-wheelers

Lure of the open road

Bottle of red wine ... though maybe not the bottle you're expecting

Column

The logistics world's Groundhog Day

It is time to reimagine grocery packaging