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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon plans to build delivery robot tech in Finland. Amazon has announced that it plans to develop new technology for its autonomous delivery vehicles in Helsinki, Finland. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Descartes acquires GreenMile.

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A big “tack” (thank you!) from the Stockholm World Tour

DELMIA Quintiq

This is why it was so valuable to have present a seasoned business-goal oriented expert in IT implementations; Mikko Särkkä, from Itella Corporation in Finland. Mikko spoke of Itella, Finland’s national postal company, and its plans for continuous expansion. See you there! Follow @JanineOlariu on Twitter for more updates.

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The New Significance of a Logistics Strategy: Role, Success factors, and Integration

Logistics Viewpoints

Trusted tools for planning and control of the supply chain and individual locations are used – for the point of sale, the warehouse and for transport. Such a partner should also be independent enough to be able to integrate different manufacturers. In the past few years, however, automation in warehouses has become even more relevant.

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DiManEx Contributes to Find the Business Case for Digital Spare Parts in VTT Study

DiManEx

The report finds compelling business cases for spare part digitization and provides recommendations on the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aftermarket. Aftermarket services are extremely important for many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The aftermarket is changing. Report highlights. About DiManEx.

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3 Uses of IoT Tech Spurring Sustainability in Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. The transportation of goods is one of the greatest contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

SCMDOJO

Currently, the primary route for transporting goods from Europe to Asia is the Swiss Trade route. Ships carrying manufactured goods from China to England follow a route that takes them through the Strait of Malacca, across the Indian Ocean, through Bab-al-Mandab Strait, and finally, the Suez Canal before reaching Europe.

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o9 Solutions and Genpact Partner to Digitally Transform Supply Chain of Eckes-Granini

o9 Solutions

In the first phase, Eckes-Granini went live with the Valorized Demand Planning process in Spain, Germany, Hungary, Austria, France, Finland, Sweden, and its international business, bringing together Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Marketing under the same process and tool. “By We are excited to help Eckes-Granini grow its business in Europe.