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Medline is the Largest User of the AutoStore Robotics Solution in the World

Logistics Viewpoints

Medline’s first AutoStore went live in 2013. The workforce definitely is not as available and as plentiful as it used to be. One of the great things about the AutoStore technology,” Mr. Miller said, is this part of a distribution center is “a preferred place for team members to work in.” “The

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The Future of Freight and How Brokers Fit In

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is by legal definition a freight broker. If you are not asking, you definitely should. . For evidence, you can look to the BMC-84 freight broker bond changes that occurred in 2013. The future of freight and how brokers fit in looks quite bright. .

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Brokers Have Until Feb 6th to Contact the FMCSA & Influence Proposed Carrier Liability Insurance Increase

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This requirement saw a more-than-sevenfold increase in 2013, something that pushed many brokers out of the industry. So while the precise number is being deliberated, it seems clear that almost 30 years of changes necessitate a definite increase in the minimum insurance level. The amount doesn’t change with company size.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

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It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. Launched in 2013 and named after the robot housekeeper on “The Jetsons”, online grocery app Rosie allows customers to shop online from their favorite local stores for same-day delivery or in-store pickup. That means a quiet house during the week and weekends spent on the athletic fields.

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The 5 Most Popular Logistics Blog Posts for 2015….So Far

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Almost 14 months ago we wrote one of our most popular posts entitled, " The History of Supply Chain and Logistics Management " contained a bit of history, definitions, and a great infographic visually going through the history of supply chain and logistics management. Today, we bring you yet another infographic.

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Math4Good – From Idea to a Growing Solution Store (First Aid Kit) for Non-Profits

AIMMS

The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Definitely time savings, especially during the summer months. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa.

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Increasing Speed and Efficiency of Vaccine Distribution During Uncertainty

AIMMS

The Dutch Delta Program Commissioner used analytics to prevent flooding and was recognized with the 2013 Edelman Award. Definitely time savings, especially during the summer months. North Star Alliance , for instance, uses optimization to find optimal locations for its mobile HIV-AIDS clinics in Africa.