Features

Feature Automation Robotics

Robots preparing for Tokyo Olympics
July 22, 2019 by Yuri Kageyama THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robots offer ‘virtual’ attendance, help out on field
Feature International Outsourcing Procurement Risk Management

The pitfalls of offshore manufacturing
July 11, 2019 by Joyce M. Rosenberg THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Downsides and complications to making goods overseas and owners have contended with these issues for years
Feature Health & Safety Regulatory, Legislative

U.S. moves to ease drive time rules for truckers
July 2, 2019 by Richard Lardner THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Safety advocates are warning the contemplated changes would dangerously weaken the regulations
Feature Economic performance Import, Export & Trade Transportation

World trade to contract over next quarter
June 28, 2019 by Inside Logistics Online Staff
Decline driven by significant losses for both air and containerized ocean trade
Feature Business Operations Intralogistics Labour Management Logistics

Logistics costs up over 11 percent in 2018
June 21, 2019 by Inside Logistics Online Staff
Annual State of Logistics Report finds costs increasing and technology striving to keep pace
Feature Auto ID Systems DC & Warehouse Operations Information Technology Inventory Control Order Picking

Is smart savvy?
June 19, 2019 by Jacob Stoller
The pros and cons of smartphones in the DC
Feature Material Handling Mobile Powered Equipment Research & Development

ProMat 2019: Battery technology
June 17, 2019 by Emily Atkins
Battery technology is charging ahead thanks to new chemistries and more efficiencies
Feature DC & Warehouse Operations Ergonomics Health & Safety

ProMat 2019: Most under-reported innovation
June 17, 2019 by Emily Atkins
Exoskeletons have huge potential to help workers be more productive
Feature DC & Warehouse Operations Fulfillment Logistics Network Design

ProMat 2019: Hyperlocal fulfillment
June 14, 2019 by Inside Logistics Online Staff
Micro-fulfillment or hyperlocal fulfillment is one of the hot, new trends at ProMat this year
Feature Artificial Intelligence (AI) Auto ID Systems Automation Blockchain Cost control DC & Warehouse Operations e-commerce Fulfillment Intralogistics

ProMat 2019: Feeling a positive vibe
June 14, 2019 by Emily Atkins
2019 was the largest in ProMat’s 34-year history