In 2019, the role of warehousing in the supply chain is evolving to meet new consumer expectations. At the same time, shifting macroeconomic pressures and market demands are impacting how warehouses look and operate.
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Extending Value in the Supply Chain with Yard Management Systems
For many shipping and logistics organizations, the yard isn’t a revenue driver. If anything, when miscommunication backs trucks and containers up on the yard, it’s where deadlines are missed and dollars fly out the window.
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The Warehouse Technology of the Future Is Already Here
Excitement surrounding new warehouse technology has been building for several years. Now, we’re reaching a stage where the devices and software that power the warehouse of the future are here, ready to be deployed today.
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How Strategic Warehousing Powers Next-Day Fullfillment
Next-day fulfillment is promoting innovation all along the supply chain. Nowhere is that more evident than in warehousing, where strategic local nodes are replacing massive exurban warehouses.
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Transloading Vs. Cross-Docking: Understanding the Key Differences
Both transloading and cross docking are essential in the modern supply chain. While each is used to process and forward freight, they serve very different roles. Here’s what you need to know:
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Understanding the Impact of the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project
Built in the 1960s, the Gerald Desmond Bridge was designed to meet the infrastructure needs of a pre-globalized world. At the time it was constructed, architects anticipated modest traffic across the bridge, mostly limited to commuters going to work at Long Beach Naval Shipyard.
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Catching Up With Autonomous Ship Technology
Autonomous ships are set to transform the way international shipping operates in the years to come, but that’s been the headline for almost half a decade. Automation is expected to improve efficiency, both in time and carbon emissions, and help reduce to overhead costs. Contrary to the anxieties of critics, autonomous shipping could make transportation safer, too — between 75% and 96% of maritime-related accidents are caused by human error, according to Allianz.
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The 2019 Intermodal Outlook Is Bright
2019 is expected to be another strong year for intermodal shippers. Some analysts predict that the global industry will grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 7% by 2022.
What’s driving this continued growth? High trucking costs, improved intermodal infrastructure, and advancements in technology are all contributing factors.
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Is Your Omnichannel Warehouse Prepared To Scale?
The increasing demand for omnichannel retail experiences is driving many companies to scale fulfillment operations quickly, stressing the entire supply chain. In many cases, this can create a big mess when the necessary physical and software infrastructure required to scale properly isn’t in place.
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The 2019 Omnichannel Warehouse Technology Outlook
How supply chain companies choose to cope with changing market pressures and shifting customer demands will define their success in 2019.
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