Logistics refers to the planning, execution, and management of the movement and storage of goods, services, and information across the supply chain. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
For distribution operations on sea or land, by far the biggest daily cost is fuel. Added to this is the pressure to go green for very many reasons, writes Richard Shepherd-Barron. The
In the future, warehouse managers will increasingly be able to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to optimizing material flow processes, incluidng real-time contraol of industrial trucks. At its tech
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs
By 2030 AI will make supply chain planning jobs more powerful, writes Jonathan Jackman (pictured, below), Regional VP at Kinaxis. Forget the doomsayers. AI is going to make supply chain planners’ jobs
Industrial B2B supply chains are evolving in response to geopolitical developments, rising consumer demand, sustainability requirements, and the impacts of climate change. As a result, traditional, siloed operations have become outdated. Two
Mosca GmbH, a manufacturer of straps, and twelve other European companies in the ‘Project Alliance Strapping’ (PAS) are warning of potential risks when reusing strapping. Reuse can lead to significant material weakness,
eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology, has secured funding and support from the UK Government and industry through the CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition delivered
As the global supply chain faces unprecedented challenges, the ability to anticipate, adapt, and recover have become requirements in order to survive. However, if you want to compete and thrive in today’s
Minimal, a London-based technology company tackling last-mile emissions, has established its new headquarters at Prologis Park Royal DC5. The recently refurbished 10,751 sq.ft. unit will provide space for vehicle production, R&D and
Speedpac, a leading specialist in third-party logistics and contract packing solutions, has enhanced its loading operations with the installation of a Hörmann Transdek 12-pallet Vehicle-to-Ground (V2G) yard lift at its Wellingborough facility.
Wireless connectivity is foundational to modern logistics. From handheld scanners to autonomous vehicles, most systems rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular to keep information flowing. These radio-based networks work well in most
Warehouse automation is your best defence against supply chain chaos, writes Mats Hovland Vikse (pictured), Chief Executive Officer of AutoStore. Since 2020, supply chains around the world have been pushed to their
In this episode, host Peter MacLeod speaks with a senior executive from Bloq.it, a tech company revolutionizing the parcel locker space in Europe. The conversation explores the exponential growth of out-of-home (OOH)