How to get your DC ready for driverless forklifts
Planning to introduce automated lift trucks in your DC? Here are some things to consider before you turn the robots loose.
By Toby Gooley

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Switching the hustle: interview with Aaron Smith
Since his release from federal prison, Aaron Smith has devoted his energies to helping others emerging from incarceration make a fresh start—by finding jobs in the trucking industry.
By Victoria Kickham

Peak season for intermodal arrives with a whimper, as slack demand depresses volumes
Rail container and trailer volumes are down over 9% from last year, and there's little prospect of relief so long as domestic destocking continues and international ocean traffic remains soft. Oh, and analysts see no uptick until late 2024.
By Gary Frantz

Winning big with automation
TMS implementations help increase profitability, improve efficiency, and reallocate labor to revenue-generating tasks. Here's a look at two case studies that prove the point.
By Victoria Kickham

Pallets enter the information age
Demand is on the rise for sensor-driven connected solutions that can help streamline logistics operations. Smart pallets may be the answer.
By Victoria Kickham

AI-powered bots help Rohlik Group meet "60 minutes or less" delivery promise
In a pilot program, an e-grocery retailer is using autonomous mobile robots in its Prague warehouse to swiftly pick, consolidate, and dispatch orders.
By Susan K. Lacefield

Hardware fulfillment gets easier with cloud WMS
Upgrading to Made4net's latest warehousing software has helped a building supply company get orders out faster and more accurately.
By Ben Ames

InPerson interview: Jonathan Dawley of Kion
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Jonathan Dawley discusses changes in the forklift industry, the rise of automation, and Kion's domestic expansion.
By David Maloney

Big Picture
Safe and sound
A new OSHA program emphasizing warehouse safety deserves a warm welcome, not groans of dismay.
By David Maloney

Outbound
Research reveals the hidden costs of inflation
Sustainability is taking a hit as companies worldwide prioritize efforts to trim costs and deal with supply chain uncertainties. Your purchasing department may be able to help.
By Victoria Kickham

Kraft Heinz will cut virgin plastic packaging 20% by 2030
Food products giant will use less plastic, more recycled content, and alternatives to plastic
By DC Velocity Staff

BYD sells 5 millionth electric vehicle, setting pace for sector
Chinese automaker's logistics sector products include forklifts, Class 8 trucks, yard tractors
By Ben Ames

NRF acquires the Reverse Logistics Association
Retail industry group says deal will accelerate the emergence of the circular economy, helping more products, materials, and resources to be reused or recycled.
By DC Velocity Staff

Gartner: Organizations will adopt far more mobile robots than flying drones in next three years
Forecast says trend is driven by labor shortages, challenges retaining talent, and technology advances
By DC Velocity Staff

Interest in hydrogen fuel cells grows, but research lags on fuel storage and transportation
IDTechEx study says funding will eventually catch up as global production could reach $130 billion by 2033.
By DC Velocity Staff

White paper: companies will need tech upgrades to meet EU reporting regulation on ESG
Many businesses are not prepared to meet 2024 rules on supply chain greenhouse gas emissions, PalletEarth says
By Ben Ames

U.S. Steel builds generative AI tool to streamline truck maintenance
Company to launch Google Cloud-based technology at iron ore mine in Minnesota this September.
By DC Velocity Staff

Workforce study calls for federal legislation to boost labor force participation
Four sectors most impacted by job churn include healthcare, food services, manufacturing, and retail, says Littler Mendelson
By DC Velocity Staff

Workers only claim to have artificial "intelligence"
Study finds nearly half of job seekers lie about their AI skills.
By DC Velocity Staff

How smart is your dock door?
Today's AI-enabled dock doors track loads as they arrive.
By DC Velocity Staff

The secrets in your freight audit and payment stats
Data insights from transportation spend management programs can help shippers forecast for supply chain peak season, tech firm says.
By DC Velocity Staff

RLA seeks nominations for "Reverse Logistics Excellence" awards
You can nominate colleagues and companies for this year's awards through Dec. 31.
By DC Velocity Staff

TIA unveils slate of online classes
Professional organization will offer new courses in drayage, insurance, and technology.
By DC Velocity Staff

Logistics gives back: October 2023
Here's our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.
By DC Velocity Staff