ProMatDX 2021: Auto ID scanners evolve to meet changing trends in e-commerce Warehouse sensors must handle growing variety of parcel shapes, sizes, colors, and labels, Sick says. April 12, 2021 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Warehouse sensors must handle growing variety of parcel shapes, sizes, colors, and labels, SICK says.Read More
Developing a greener last mile Use of local, micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) can reduce carbon footprint, traffic congestion caused by last-mile delivery, study shows. March 29, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Use of local, micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) can reduce carbon footprint, traffic congestion caused by last-mile delivery, study shows.Read More
Study puts data behind truck driver shortage Logistics company examines the extent of the commercial trucking shortage, complications from the pandemic, and solutions to overcoming challenges. March 16, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Logistics company examines the extent of the commercial trucking shortage, complications from the pandemic, and solutions to overcoming challenges.Read More
Report: Global TMS revenues to nearly double by 2025 Growing supply chain complexity prompts need for more flexible, efficient, and reliable freight management solutions, data show. March 4, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Growing supply chain complexity prompts need for more flexible, efficient, and reliable freight management solutions, data show.Read More
Buyers could target warehousing and fulfillment operations in 2021, investment bank says E-commerce capability could draw acquisition offers as companies adjust to the post-Covid supply chain. February 26, 2021 DC Velocity Staff No Comments E-commerce capability could draw acquisition offers as companies adjust to the post-Covid supply chain.Read More
Report tracks rise in cargo theft from storage facilities February 24, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Supply chain bottlenecks at ports and warehouses increased risk in 2020, with 25% of all cargo thefts coming from storage facilities globally.Read More
Policy groups posit plan to support supply chains hit by Covid-19, winter storms Roadmap calls for White House to create national Office of Supply Chain to coordinate public-private strategies. February 23, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Roadmap calls for White House to create national Office of Supply Chain to coordinate public-private strategies.Read More
Logistics companies turn to “cognitive technologies,” Deloitte says Survey shows 80% of executives plan investments in data-driven decision making, but smaller firms lag behind. February 22, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Survey shows 80% of executives plan investments in data-driven decision making, but smaller firms lag behind.Read More
DHL lists four retail hurdles in post-pandemic landscape Online merchants look to booking multiple carriers, enduring capacity squeeze, battling cyber threats, converting stores to fulfillment centers. February 16, 2021 DC Velocity Staff and Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Online merchants look to booking multiple carriers, enduring capacity squeeze, battling cyber threats, converting stores to fulfillment centers.Read More
Report shines light on need for better Yard Management Systems More than half of supply chain pros cite manual processes as their biggest challenge when it comes to both yard and appointment management, data show. February 3, 2021 DC Velocity Staff No Comments More than half of supply chain pros cite manual processes as their biggest challenge when it comes to both yard and appointment management, data show.Read More