Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.
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Talking Logistics
AUGUST 26, 2024
Lots of news last week about the use of drones in supply chain and logistics operations.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 25, 2023
And now for this week’s logistics news. The Alphabet-owned drone firm says the two offerings will cover a combined 60,000 homes in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. More than 70 jobs will be created at the site.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JANUARY 12, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Wing and Zipline are drone delivery providers and will allow Walmart to cover 75 percent of the Dallas-Fort Worth population as stores in 30 towns and municipalities will now offer drone delivery service. While we are sad to see him go, we wish him nothing the best.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 10, 2022
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. XPS sells its software to e-commerce shippers and provides a white-label shipping platform to logistics services providers. That’s a tough break for the industry.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 6, 2022
And now on to this week’s logistics news. National construction activity is up 48 percent from one year ago, which should help ease conditions going forward with current pipelines as high as 73 million square feet in Dallas-Fort Worth,” Savills said in its report. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7 million, not including any add-ons.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 1, 2021
Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Kodiak delivers freight daily for its customers between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, operating autonomously on the highway portion of the route, and also provides service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2016
Editor’s Note: This is one of the most popular posts we publish every year: our list of supply chain and logistics events to attend in the coming year. Conferences are a great example of peer-to-peer learning in action, but with so many supply chain and logistics conferences available, how do you decide which ones to attend?
SCMDOJO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
It is a field that requires individuals to have technical and excellent problem-solving abilities, which are vital in enhancing efficient logistics operations in different industries. The program targets high school seniors from minority groups residing in Texas and Fort Worth.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Ok, enough about concrete; let’s move on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Majority of small fleets yet to comply with ELD mandate (CCJ). UPS Joins Top Alliance To Create Blockchain Standards For Logistics. CLX Logistics Renews Partnership with BluJay Solutions. Bloomberg).
crisp
JUNE 20, 2024
. “We can see when on-hand inventory is running low in Crisp, and promptly adjust POs with our buyers and logistics team” Alyssa explains. What’s more, Brew Dr.’s Logistics team leverages data in the platform to optimize delivery routes, maximizing truckloads and saving on costs.
Talking Logistics
MAY 11, 2018
My wife often jokes that she is the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics in our family. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Uber teams with NASA to make flying cars a reality (CNN). But it’s no joke, it’s true. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, for everything you do.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta. Leverage relationships with your third party logistics provider (3PL). Chris brings over 18 years of logistics industry experience.
Multichannel Merchant
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Last month, truck leasing, logistics and fleet management provider Ryder said it has invested in Gatik , whose technology will power autonomous middle mile deliveries for retail and ecommerce clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, initially equipping 20 leased Ryder box trucks for the purpose.
Multichannel Merchant
DECEMBER 21, 2021
In October, Ryder announced an investment in Gatik , whose technology will power autonomous middle mile deliveries for retail and ecommerce clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Initially, 20 leased Ryder box trucks will be equipped with Gatik’s autonomous technology.
Saddle Creek Logistic Services
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
For Ryan Cunningham, a Supervisor at Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Fort Worth, Texas, a supportive work environment was crucial. The Management Trainee Program at Saddle Creek allows professionals straight out of college to learn all sides of logistics as well as true management skills.”.
Amware Logistics and Fulfillment
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The Dallas Fort-Worth region is the 4th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and is home to over 7.5 million people. Its size and location have distinct advantages, particularly in the realm of eCommerce fulfillment.
Material Handling & Logistics
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Philadelphia, and Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth, tied; and 10) Fort Lauderdale and Seattle, tied. The top locations are 1) New York City; 2) Los Angeles; 3) Miami; 4) Chicago and Houston, tied; 5) San Francisco/Oakland; 6) Atlanta; 7) Baltimore; 8) Orlando; 9) northern New Jersey, Washington, D.C.,
NC State SCRC
JUNE 5, 2019
Bloomberg, an investment manager is paying for 179 million square feet of urban logistics properties — the warehouses used by Amazon.com Inc. logistics real estate, will almost double Blackstone’s U.S. and other retailers to fulfill orders from online shoppers. So what is the takeaway from this news?
Elementum
JUNE 30, 2022
Emerging technologies: drones taking flight Remember when drones were going to take over final-mile logistics? Earlier this year, Walgreens Boots Alliance expanded their drone delivery pilot from Christiansburg, Virginia to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reaching 100,000 customers.
Multichannel Merchant
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
office in Fort Worth, TX to launch its planned expansion here, with a number of big-box retailers and delivery providers interested, according to its CEO. The company was spun out of Estonian automated logistics provider Cleveron in March of this year, and is listed on Nasdaq’s North Baltic Exchange.
Freight Center
MAY 30, 2019
The logistics industry is ready when disaster strikes. Air shipments were re-routed through surrounding hubs—Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth. Extreme weather events affect each sector of the supply chain but knowing what to expect helps ease the stress. Securing the Supply Chain. it’s an interconnected network.
CH Robinson Transportfolio
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta. Leverage relationships with your third party logistics provider (3PL). Identify vulnerabilities and don’t let your guard down.
Elementum
JULY 8, 2015
Facebook announced today that it is moving forward with building a fifth data center , with plans to build in Fort Worth, Texas. That’s why so many analysts believe that supply chain management (SCM) technologies can prove incredibly useful, from location scouting to communication & logistics. The Build-Up.
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 17, 2024
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Diversions from East Coast ports leading to rising rail dwell times on the West Coast could trigger “imbalances in the logistics network” in the months to come as well. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 11 – 16) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Material Handling & Logistics
JUNE 14, 2018
The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S. The 2018 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card , conducted by Conexus Indiana for the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research, rates U.S.
FLEXE
MAY 20, 2016
When you consider locations for logistics facilities, you might first think of the cities with the biggest ports or the most warehouse properties and transportation options, like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs. . #3
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 20, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. That includes stores in Orlando, Tampa, Fort Myers, and Miami in Florida; San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth in Texas, and Virginia Beach, Richmond, Norfolk, and Alexandria in Virginia, with additional markets to come later this year. That’s all for this week.
Multichannel Merchant
APRIL 14, 2022
He also called out how the lanes of highways were “designed for autonomous trucks,” making middle mile logistics the perfect candidate. .” Petrosoniak noted the safety record of autonomous vehicles, saying Gatik has not recorded an incident to date. million.
FLEXE
MAY 12, 2016
</p> <p>When you consider locations for logistics facilities, you might first think of the cities with the biggest ports or the most warehouse properties and transportation options, like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. It’s one of the nation’s top-ranked markets for transportation and distribution.
Saddle Creek Logistic Services
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
In just a few short years, Nicole Lee has established a remarkable track record at Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Today, she serves as Director of Fulfillment, based in Fort Worth, T.X., Saddle Creek is a growing logistics company where you can experience a dynamic environment, increase your skills and advance your career.
DAT Solutions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Transportation and logistics professionals are urged to contact the American Logistics Aid Network , if you can help provide trucks, trailers, or warehouse space. Volumes have bounced back in Fort Worth , but the lane to Houston dropped to $2.27 To learn more about how you can help, visit the Red Cross website.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 8, 2016
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Note: Descartes and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. The company is testing a small-format restaurant in Fort Worth, TX, where the centerpiece is a conveyor system that delivers food to a mobile-order lane. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 18, 2021
And now on to this week’s logistics news. Now, the company is entering the parcel logistics space with a new partnership with FedEx. Waymo will transport goods along Interstate 45 between Houston and Fort Worth, Texas. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 12 – 18) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 11, 2022
And now on to this week’s logistics news. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. The company already spun off its contract logistics business last year. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019.
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 27, 2020
Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space. About Craig Fuller.
The Logistics of Logistics
AUGUST 25, 2019
I’ve noticed that to write about logistics, you have to know logistics. This city has more people connected to logistics per capita than any other city in America. 35:41] Are there companies that are moving to Chattanooga because that’s where the logistics community is? FreightWaves won the tour’s stop in Chattanooga.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
16 Fort Worth – 850 K (part of Texas Triangle). #20 The post The Texas Triangle appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Biggest Cities in Texas by Population: #4 Houston – 2.2 MM (part of Texas Triangle). #7 7 San Antonio – 1.5 MM (part of Texas Triangle). #9 9 Dallas – 1.3 69 Plano – 287 K. #80
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