News
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Amazon’s Quebec DC open for business
Lachine facility will employ 300 for holiday 2020 →
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Spot rates surge in June
All equipment types climbed in June as economic demand returns: DAT Truckload Volume Index →
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IFOY honours outstanding intralogistics and forklift suppliers
Bosch Rexroth, Combilift, Crown, EasyMile, Sany Europe, Still and Wiferion all come up winners →
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Who’s on the move: July 13, 2020
Appointments, promotions, moves and changes in the supply chain sector this week →
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Who’s on the move: July 13, 2020
Appointments, promotions, moves and changes in the supply chain sector this week →
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Kion Group sees uptick in automation orders
Automation solutions up over 100 percent from last year, while industrial trucks segment fell →
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Thirteen countries pledge ships’ crews should be essential
At least 200,000 seafarers worldwide are stranded on ships and require immediate repatriation →
In spite of prodding, companies sticking with China
Few want to leave China’s skilled workforce and efficient suppliers of raw materials to move to other countries
The big stress test
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains. It is also providing a rare window into the future.
Products
Werner offering final mile services in Canada
Delivers large or heavy items using two uniformed associates operating a liftgate straight truck→
Korber selling robotics
Fetch Robotics and Locus Robotics have entered strategic partnerships→
Jungheinrich opens automation centre in Houston
Allows customers to experience and see Jungheinrich’s Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) technology in person→
Sealed 350-watt battery charger
Delta-Q Technologies (Delta-Q) has introduced a new sealed charger→
Opinions
Don’t panic (again) By Flavio Romero Macau
Global connectedness strengthens us By John Pearson, CEO DHL Express
Leading Edge: A life saved By Ross Reimer
The View with Lou: Rethinking the global supply chain By Lou Smyrlis
2018 Ep 3 | Cost Challenges
Reason for Optimism?
2018 Ep 2 | Outsourcing Trends
Events
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Intermodal Digital Insights
14-16 July, 2020, online
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The Cobot Expo
July 28 to 30, 2020, 9am to 4pm EDT, ONLINE
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