Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. It would be nice to know how many warehouses there are and how fast these numbers are growing. Because of e-commerce, it is believed that the number of warehouses in the US …
How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows Read More »
Supply Chain & Logistics News 09/16-09/20 Next week I will be attending my second Climate Week NYC. Climate Week NYC was created in 2009 by the nonprofit “Climate Group.”It is one of the key summits on the international calendar and has been driving climate action forward since it was first launched. Climate Week NYC brings …
Over the last two decades, there has been a significant focus on increasing the speed of supply chain planning solutions. Technology advancements in hardware, cloud, and in-memory computing fueled this increase, followed by the boost from automation, machine learning, and AI. Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. …
As the pressure mounts yearly for the chemical industry to become more sustainable, more companies are defining net-zero objectives and clear decarbonization plans. Major chemical companies have set clear plans to heavily reduce their carbon footprint by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. The industry will certainly go through deep changes in the upcoming decade …
Champions Radar – Decarbonization Technologies for the Chemical Industry Read More »
In August, a federal judge ruled that Google had illegally maintained a monopoly in online search. The Department of Justice is considering breaking up Google to remedy its monopoly on the search market. Last Monday, September 9th, a second trial starts. Google has faced complaints about how it dominates the online advertising market. The concerns …
Supply Chain & Logistics News (September 9th- 13th 2024) On Tuesday, the two presidential nominees for the 2024 United States presidential race faced off in a 90-minute debate. Among various topics, the candidates discussed trade, clean energy, and tariffs. Within the first 10 minutes of the debate, Trump responded to Harris’s announcement …
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5G is playing an increasingly significant role in logistics, where data transfer speed and security are crucial. With faster, more reliable connectivity, logistics systems are becoming more efficient and automated. Supply chains can now handle larger amounts of data in real time, allowing for quicker decision-making. Connected vehicles, including autonomous trucks and delivery drones, are …
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The logistics landscape is constantly changing, and the debate between flexible and fixed warehouse automation is heating up. With the rise of e-commerce, omni-channel retail, and unpredictable consumer behavior, businesses face a pivotal choice: stick with rigid, fixed automation systems, or embrace the dynamic adaptability of flexible automation solutions, which can include autonomous mobile robots …
Flexible vs. Fixed Warehouse Automation: The Evolution of Logistics Read More »
Kearney research shows that the more companies invest, the bigger the average ROI Investments in supply chain firms and technologies represent 15-20% of total venture capital investments, according to a recent report by the management consulting firm Kearney. The supply chain is already an investment priority, but these investments are poised to increase. Following a …
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Within the next week, New York will be bustling with people attending fashion shows, brand events, and participating in Fall 2024 Fashion Week. Some of the biggest and emerging brands will showcase their work to the media and the public. This will be a major opportunity for media outlets to produce stories and for companies …
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