Report: 5 strategies for digital acceleration in procurement
Pandemic disruptions were a wake-up call to supply chain organizations, and many are now seeking ways to step up their digital transformation efforts.
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Port of Oakland chalks up record container trade in first quarter
“Nonstop trade surge” between U.S. and Asia driven by high consumer spending by coronavirus-weary shoppers, port says.
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Robot sales soared in first quarter to second-best mark yet
Demand diversifies from automotive sector, as manufacturing and warehousing look to solve worker shortages, A3 says.
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Report identifies last-mile tech needs
Logistics leaders say lack of visibility, automation, and innovative technology is keeping them from optimizing last-mile delivery demands.
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Port of New York and New Jersey welcomes MSC Virgo
15,000 TEU-capacity containership is the largest vessel to call on the Port Newark Container Terminal, thanks to recent port improvements.
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Peak-Ryzex flexes private equity backing with quick acquisition
A month after being purchased itself, barcoding and data capture vendor buys AIDC specialist Inovity.
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Jasci Software buys AMR vendor NextShift Robotics
Move combines WMS software with warehouse robots to meet e-commerce demands, firm says.
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Report: Manufacturers, distributors optimistic one-year into pandemic
But challenges remain, including meeting hiring goals, fighting cybersecurity threats, and improving data quality.
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Covid-related challenges to plague supply chains in 2021
Regulatory changes, food supply chain vulnerabilities are among the key issues to watch as the year unfolds, risk management firm says.
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Truck driver availability hit new low in March, ACT says
Index sinks to fourth consecutive three-year record low, due to changing demographics, unemployment benefits, increased drug testing.
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