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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in 2029 , reflecting an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. Given the huge investments represented by warehouse automation and robotics, the WES needs to support fast, easy onboarding of new tools, as well as their integration with other systems in the supply chain. billion in 2022 to $3.12 What Exactly Does a WES Do?

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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Bureau of Labor Statistics , “Overall employment of delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers is projected to grow 5% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.” And that recovery can be hastened with the right freight forecasting tools to maximize carrier profitability. According to the U.S.

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Rugged, Extreme Performer

Logistics Business Magazine

Their smart move has been to remove the scanning engine on the Flat N1, with the camera able to replicate the functionality of the scanner by pointing a red dot at the barcode in question – that’s one huge chunk of cost removed at a stroke, with no detriment to the package of tools available. We’re with you for the long haul.

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Top 5 Last Mile Logistics Software Companies In Mexico

Locus

from 2017-2029. Advanced analytics: Locus’ data analytics tool converts post-execution data into actionable insights, displayed on dashboards, for continuous improvement of future deliveries. In a recent study, the Mexican logistics industry is projected to achieve a CAGR of 4.9%

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[INFOGRAPHIC] AI Technologies: The Role of Humans & The Application in Logistics

GlobalTranz

The data from this global virtual item master takes another step in its evolutionary journey and is refined using an online, cloud-based platform with user tools that automatically present the normalized data obtained from all sources, both internal and external, in natural English.

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

The industrial automation market grew globally, reaching $191 billion in 2021 , and is expected to reach $395 billion by 2029. Programmable automation is code-based, allowing for excellent precision Programmable automation is most used in systems that produce similar items using the same automated steps and tools.