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Watch: Are Americans Ready for Autonomous Grocery Delivery?

Supply Chain Brain

Jeremy Michalek, professor of engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, reveals the results of a survey that tracked consumer sentiment toward various grocery delivery methods, including the use of autonomous vehicles and equipment.

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More Box Van Trailers for Parcel Delivery

Logistics Business Magazine

Evri, one of the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery companies, has ordered 139 additional twin-axle van trailers from Tiger Trailers, with the order split into three batches, the first of which is currently nearing completion, with the remainder to be delivered by mid-Q4, ready for the UK’s retail period towards Christmas, during which time it expects to transport over 3 million parcels.

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Busiest U.S. Ports Absorb Import Surge Nearing Pandemic-Era Frenzy

Supply Chain Brain

It's hard to know whether peak shipping season started early, and trade volumes will level off soon, or if importers will continue bringing in more than usual.

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Boeing’s New CEO Wants to ‘Reset’ Relations With Biggest Union

Supply Chain Brain

Ortberg told the presidents of Boeing’s largest workers union and another labor group that he’s seeking “a new contract where we can come together to build a strong future for our employees in the region.

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Rethinking warehouse work culture: Can automation create better workplaces?

Heico Sandee, CEO of Smart Robotics, explores how automation redefines warehouse culture. By shifting repetitive tasks to skill-based roles, automation improves safety, fosters collaboration, and makes warehousing more appealing to today’s workforce.

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Is a ‘No-Concessions’ Policy the Right Response to Ransomware Attacks?

Supply Chain Brain

A debate is raging around the subject of ransomware attacks on organizations. Should victims pay to recover their private data?

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