Real efficiency in logistics automation is achieved when the entire workflow is handled by robotics solutions that communicate smoothly with each other
My Size, Inc. (the "Company" or "My Size") (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ), the developer and creator of smartphone measurement solutions, today announced the general availability of its BoxSizeID mobile measurement solution on the Honeywell Marketplace
ProShip, Inc., a Neopost company and leader in logistics software and supply chain solutions, recently announced its partnership with enVista, a leading global software solutions and consulting services firm that enables enterprise commerce for the world’s leading manufacturers, distributors and omni-channel retailers
project44 announced recently the availability of ocean visibility on the project44 Advanced Visibility Platform. Ocean visibility enables shippers, including beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), freight forwarders (FFWs) and third-party logistics firms (3PLs), to track North American-bound container shipments as they arrive in port for shipment, travel across the ocean and are discharged from vessels to be moved onto rail or trucks
Chicago startup OLIMP announced the official launch of an online service for the warehousing and freight transportation industries. Since March 1st, OLIMP's service is in open beta-testing
William Blair, a premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management and private wealth management, recently announced the expansion of its Transportation, Logistics, and Automotive investment banking teams with the additions of Derek Beres, managing director, and Perry Joiner, vice president
The rapidly escalating growth curve of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market is quite evident from the numerous collaborations witnessed across this business sphere. For instance, recently, CFAO Equipment Ltd, one of the many leading suppliers of industrial and construction equipment across the globe, has signed an agreement with a Ghana-based logistics company called Third Party Logistics Limited. As per the conditions of this partnership, CFAO Equipment will be providing Toyota forklifts to Third Party Logistics to be used in its business operations. Third party logistics industry is characterized by innumerable such acquisitions, subject to the widespread utilization of these services by major companies across myriad geographies, owing to which Global Market Insights, Inc. claim 3PL market size to cross the frontier of USD 1,100 billion by 2024.
If you are in the shipping and transportation business and do not have logistics automation, you are missing out on a lot of action. Logistics automation improves quality, precision and accuracy in the business, and saves money on labor, materials and energy used. In this article, we will look at 8 ways your company can benefit from incorporating automation in the business.
Today’s motor vehicle is no longer for transportation only – it’s also a highly advanced mobile office that integrates voice, data, video, warning and operating systems. As new technologies evolve, vehicles are becoming more complex – and so do their upfits. Vehicle upfits for mobile offices must solve specific business problems and meet work function requirements, all while accounting for occupant safety and ergonomics concerns – not to mention time and budget constraints.
Maintaining the reliability of mobile computing systems in the field is one of the most challenging aspects of fleet professionals today. These devices must perform critical job functions and maintain data flow in tough operating conditions. While there are several keys to a total mobility solution including Software, Hardware, Connectivity, Docking & Mounting, and Professional Installation; having a reliable continuous power supply is the most critical factor to ensure productivity on the jobsite.
With this year’s Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) mandate looming ahead, it’s important for fleets to understand the impact it has on their business and strategically plan how to implement the new standards. Beyond choosing eligible devices and software to track, manage and share data, consider how those devices will be secured inside a vehicle. The right in-vehicle docking and mounting solution for devices not only protects the fleet’s investment in equipment, but also ensures a safe and comfortable mobile office for drivers – reducing the risk of distraction and increasing productivity.
Nordstrom, T-Mobile, and 1800flowers are among UberRUSH's new partners.
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