DHL to automate truck unloading with Boston Dynamics rolling “Stretch” robot
Deal follows move by ArcBest and NFI to deploy thousands of remotely-operated forklifts from Phantom Auto.

Procurement

Esker Named in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for Second Consecutive Year
Esker today announced that it has been recognized in the 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for the second consecutive year.

Global

Study: Companies that disclose carbon footprint do trim their environmental impact
Ohio State researcher finds that voluntary disclosure of supply chain footprints leads to cleaner operations.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

SCQ Forum
5 Procurement Trends to Watch in 2022
How 2021 Shaped 5 Procurement Trends for 2022
Reflections
Occam's Razor and the Corona Virus
Ask any scientist anchored in the real world, and they posit that the simplest of competing theories is preferred to the more complex.

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Logistics

FedEx extends Microsoft partnership to build “logistics as a service” product
Software giant will apply AI muscle to mine data from FedEx’ 17 million daily package volume.

Manufacturing

Master Lock’s pandemic pivot
The manufacturer of security and safety products quickly adapted its supply chain strategy to continue meeting customers’ needs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lessons of 2020 are helping the company be ready for the next supply chain disruption.

Finance

BasicBlock raises $78 million for truck cargo payments platform
Startup joins growing list of options for independent truck drivers seeking freight factoring services, streamlined office support.

Strategy

A roundup of CSCMP Hot Topic publications
To make it easier to keep pace with the latest trends and industry topics, here's a round up of a few recent CSCMP Hot Topic publications written by industry experts.

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LRQA and ELEVATE to combine to meet rising global demand for ESG solutions
LRQA and ELEVATE are joining forces to meet the fast-growing need for transparency and assurance around environmental, social and governance standards.

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Technology

ATA says Intel chip plant in Ohio could jumpstart truck production
Building domestic semiconductor factory could cure import delays and automotive part shortages, groups say.

Whitepapers

Help reduce operating costs with robotic lift trucks
Warehouses can achieve a quick ROI AND benefit from the efficiency gains of automation.
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How technology can give lift truck operators a hand
Operator assist systems help reinforce best practices.
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Industry Data Points

10.0%

Logistics Managers Index

41.2 in January, down 10 percent compared to December
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FTR Shippers Conditions Index

Rose to 8.8 in July, up 2 points from November; strongest reading since June 2018.
0.4%

National Retail Federation

Retail sales up 0.4 percent in January from November and up 4.6 percent year-over-year

New Products

Overhaul Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience & Integrity Throughout Microsoft Azure Ecosystem
Overhaul announced its real-time visibility and risk management SaaS platform is now available across Microsoft Azure cloud services
ORBIS Corporation Offers StakPak Plus Container for Unique-Sized Parts
All the benefits of the traditional container with extra height, sustainability and cost savings.
Hyster-Yale Group launches unified HY Source™ Parts experience
Unified branding, upgraded parts ordering website improve parts buying experience for Hyster® and Yale® customers

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E-Commerce

Survey: 99% of retailers will offer same-day delivery by 2025
Just 35% of retailers say they can do so today, highlighting a greater need for delivery network automation and ‘hyperlocal’ fulfillment strategies, tech firm says.

Third-Party Logistics

Pharma distributor adds 3PL arm
Biocare, Inc. forms LogiCare3PL to provide logistics services to specialty drug manufacturers.

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