Logistics Hub Construction In Jamaica Could Stimulate Employment

Logistics Hub Construction In Jamaica Could Stimulate Employment

May 30, 2013

The Logistics Hub Initiative is anticipated to create a number of jobs for Jamaicans. Facility, construction and infrastruce will see a $9 billion dollar total investment. To read more, click HERE.

Shipments of cobots to warehouses worldwide are expected to cross 47,000 by 2026 at a CAGR of over 37%, according to ABI Research.

Building the Supply Chain of Tomorrow

How automation and emerging technology future-proof supply chains.

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SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022

June 6, 2022

Register right now for the June 6-9 event, where industry experts come together to discuss the state of the supply chain.

2022 State of Automated Warehousing

2022 State of Automated Warehousing: Infographic Directory

The industry can expect growth in warehouse automation — an already integral part of supply chain operations. Download the 2022 State of Automated Warehousing to discover a directory of the top warehouse automation solutions for the supply chain.

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Retaining Grocery Customers Amidst Record Inflation

In 2022, every grocery store can be an online grocery store. It’s the first step toward courting the modern consumer and solidifying customer loyalty in the midst of this painful period of inflation.

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Bringing Visibility to Indoor Industrial Spaces

The data helps operators make educated decisions via insights and event reporting about labor and asset activities, live as well as historically with heatmaps and path tracks.

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The Rise of Self-Distribution

The burden of hiring many drivers, merchandisers and other workers shifted to the retailer side, but in reality, many big retailers have been rethinking their physical footprints and converting them into self-distribution centers.

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Companies Need to Play 3 Primary Roles for True Value Chain

Suraj Patil, assistant manager of Aranca, explains that value chain-developing edge-enable industrial machine ecosystem will require entities playing three primary roles.

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Negotiations Get AI Boost To Combat Market Volatility

A new solution from Pactum creates autonomous short-term rate negotiations to innovate in contracts within the supply chain industry.

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How Grocery Store Tech Can Mitigate Rising Inflation

Solutions such as intelligent data collection, money saving apps and waste reduction tools can help give retailers the information needed to offer promotions and discounts on popular items while letting shoppers compare prices and save money.

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Rising Costs Prompt New Records for Import

United States retailers are importing materials and goods at a record pace, according to the NRF, ahead of rising costs and fear of more supply chain disruption.

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SCN Summit | State of the Supply Chain 2022

June 6, 2022

Register right now for the June 6-9 event, where industry experts come together to discuss the state of the supply chain.

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Supporting Continuous Improvement Is Key

Karen Lobdell of Thomson Reuters divulges three key points the company looks for at a high level for partners.

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Warehouse Automation Market to Reach $41B in Next 5 Years

Mega-trends like aging population, globalization, health and safety, mobility, green logistics, autonomous world, urbanization, individualization and digitization need to be given more consideration and weight than in the past.

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Ensuring Shopper Retention in an Omnichannel Era

Customers are savvy enough to understand which items can be reliably purchased online and which require a physical trip. It is up to retailers to make both of those experiences as dependable and easy-to-use as possible.

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150,000-Plus AGVs to be Deployed in Seaports by 2027

What's more is, over 7,000 inspection robots were deployed in rail infrastructure globally in 2021.

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How Data Collaboration and AI Disarm Supply Chain Disruption and Inflation

The combination of planning, data visibility and AI-enhanced intelligence is transforming retail supply chain operations.

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L.I.N.K. | Fleets Need Intelligent Route Optimization to Keep Up

As demand continues to increase in the logistics sector, while a labor shortage and other major supply chain disruptions occur, fleets turn to intelligent ways to optimization their route planning.

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Forklift Learning Studio Elevates Immersive Engineering Education

The studio is designed to unify multiple courses and link students across classes and skill levels as they engage in work with real-world applications.

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Energy Mash-up – Best Practices to Balance Profitability with Sustainability

June 14, 2022

The pressure on the food & beverage industry to minimize waste and maximize energy savings has never been greater. Your entire supply chain depends on critical, energy-intensive operations and processes to drive profitability and sustainability.

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Lithium-Ion Market Surges Ahead Thanks to Electrification

Expect growth in demand from the energy storage system (ESS) sector, with shipments forecast to total 312.4 GWh, accounting for 19.2% of all battery shipments.

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Circular Economy Starts Local

Since globalization created numerous disruption in the supply chain and sustainability, it's no surprise a new local program from MBOLD coalition launches a circular economy for flexible films.

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Thought Leaders Talk State of the Supply Chain in Upcoming SCN Summit

Register now to learn more about what's in store for national and global supply chains. Topics revolve around Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Electrification in Trucking, Building a Sustainable Supply Chain and more.

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Acquisition Expands Automated Packaging Solutions

Merging the two companies in the Denver, Colo., area gives Columbia PSI increased manufacturing capabilities and additional space dedicated to bagging and packaging equipment.

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GMROI and the AI-Driven Future of Food Retail Management

The main growth drivers in retailtech are scalable, cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) software systems that integrate AI and big data to track GMROI variables.

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Chill Storage Begins Deployment on 15 Cold Storage Facilities

Chill Storage begins to build 15 new cold storage facilities and plans on deploying $500 million of asset value over the next several years. The move looks to capitalize on the significant growth the cold chain continues to see.

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Internal, External Collaboration Is Key to Breaking Down Silos

Barry Bradley, head of Supply Chain at Crisp, explains that breaking down silos is key in supply chains, and to do so we need communication inside and outside of organizations.

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How to Execute a Successful Warehouse Automation Project

When beginning the journey to warehouse automation, it is important for today's food and beverage leaders to decide if they plan on retrofitting an existing facility or investing in an entirely new build.