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The Friday Report Blog: May 19th, 2023
Georgia Ports Authority Gets Approval to Build Rail Hub Georgia Ports Authority recently announced the construction of the Northeast Georgia Inland Port in Gainesville, Georgia. The inland rail terminal will be able to handle 60,000 containers per year, which will...
3PL Deep Dive: Cruise Ship Supply Chain Logistics
Smooth Sailing: A Deep Dive into The Role 3PLs Play in Cruise Ship Supply Chain Logistics Dive into this Datex blog and learn how 3PLs help deliver seamless and efficient supply chain solutions for the cruise ship industry Cruise ships are a marvel of modern...
The Friday Report Blog: May 12th, 2023
DHL and Locus Robotics Team Up to Deploy 5000 Robots DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics recently announced plans to expand their fulfillment automation deal by deploying 5,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The Locus Origin AMRs or “LocusBots” will be deployed in...
Everything You Need to Know About The 2023 Supply CHAINS Act
Everything You Need to Know About The 2023 Supply CHAINS ActAn overview of the H.R. 763 - Supply CHAINS Act and how it can affect the way American supply chains operateIn recent years, global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and international trade disputes have...
The Friday Report Blog: May 5th, 2023
CPKC and Knight-Swift Reach Intermodal Freight Deal Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has reached a long-term deal to handle intermodal shipments for Knight-Swift’s service to Mexico. Knight-Swift will begin transitioning Mexico – U.S. traffic in Mid-May. The deal...
Can Gamification Improve Warehousing Operations?
Can Gamification Improve Warehousing Operations?Explore what gamification is and how it can boost employee engagement and motivation to improve warehousing operationsCan you imagine a world where employees become more engaged and productive AT work by playing games IN...
The Friday Report Blog: April 28th, 2023
Volkswagen and Canada Create Finance Plan for EV Battery Plant Vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen and Canada recently outlined a $14.8 billion finance plan to build an electric vehicle battery giga-factory in St. Thomas, Ontario. Construction on the plant is set to begin...
Tackling Food Waste In Supply Chains
Tackling Food Waste in Supply Chains: Innovative Approaches For a Sustainable Future Learn about the causes of food waste, how food supply chains operate, how the economy and environment are affected, and how digital technologies are being used to mitigate impacts of...
The Friday Report Blog: April 21st, 2023
Amazon Makes Move To Regional Fulfillment Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company has completed its shift to a regionalized fulfillment model. This move is predicted to reduce costs and boost delivery speeds. Transitioning from a national fulfillment...
Combating Logistics Waste in Warehousing and Supply Chain Operations
Combating Logistics Waste in Warehousing and Supply Chain Logistics Learn about the different types of logistics waste, how they impact business operations, and what can be done to minimize waste across supply chain sectors Waste is all around us, but have you ever...