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Study: 20M manufacturing jobs will be displaced by robots by 2030

Trends suggest the global stock of robots will multiply even faster in the next 20 years, reaching as many as 20 million by 2030.
June 27, 2019
The robotics revolution is rapidly accelerating, as fast-paced technological advances in automation, engineering, energy storage, artificial intelligence and machine learning converge continue to transform the capabilities of robots and their ability to take over tasks once carried out by humans.
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Survey: 46% of respondents do not understand the potential impact natural disasters have on supply chains

Despite some high-profile incidents, such as natural disasters, many businesses seem to be unaware of the disruption these external forces might have on their wider operations.
June 27, 2019
Nearly 82% of U.S. companies say they would like to expand into new markets, including 36% that are eyeing expansion opportunities in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) countries, according to a survey released by Vuealta, London.
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Study reveals e-commerce boom will drive growth in warehouse management systems

Europe and North America will experience strong growth, as supply chain operators increase spending on upgraded software systems.
June 26, 2019
By 2025, the global warehouse management system (WMS) market will be worth $5 billion, growing at a CAGR of 13.9%, according to “Intelligent Supply Chain” research conducted by ABI Research, New York.
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The next evolution of blockchain for food supply chain

As blockchain projects evolve beyond proof-of-concept trials to real-world applications, the industry is just beginning to scratch the surface of the technology’s potential.
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June 25, 2019
Blockchain is gaining significant momentum, proving to be much more than just hype for the food and beverage industry.
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Study: Robotic process automation software revenue to reach $1.3B in 2019

North America continued to dominate the RPA software market, with a 51% share in 2018.
June 25, 2019
Robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to $846 million, and is expected to bring in revenue reaching $1.3 billion in 2019, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market, according to Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn.
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GCCA opens office in South Africa

This location enriches GCCA's worldwide efforts to strengthen and develop the global temperature-controlled supply chain.
June 20, 2019
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), Alexandria, Va., announced its newest regional office in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Report: Warehouse sector's construction rate supported by e-commerce demand

In-progress warehouse construction in the United States totaled 255 million square feet at the end of this year’s first quarter.
June 20, 2019
Warehouse construction has reached unprecedented levels in the United States due to e-commerce demand, and conditions in many markets indicate that new supply can be leased up prior to construction completion or shortly thereafter, according to a new report from CBRE, Los Angeles.
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State of Logistics Report highlights tight supply chain capacity, innovations

Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).
June 18, 2019
Amid a booming economy, United States Business Logistics Costs (USBLC) rose 11.4% to reach $1.64 trillion, or 8% of 2018’s $20.5 trillion gross domestic product (GDP).
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National Fisheries Institute, IBM Food Trust partner to increase seafood transparency

IBM’s system ensures companies can set rules about who can see the data they upload, for how long and that they maintain control of their data even after it has been uploaded to Food Trust.
June 14, 2019
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), Washington, D.C., announced plans to work with IBM’s Food Trust, a blockchain-enabled system, to begin a comprehensive seafood supply chain traceability pilot program.
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CHEP launches zero waste initiative in North America

CHEP looks to expand the initiative to multi-company coalitions and open innovation events in which supply chain experts can discuss sustainability topics ranging from reverse logistics to shared transportation solutions to data-driven approaches.
June 14, 2019
CHEP, an Atlanta-based Brambles company, announced a new initiative called Zero Waste World, which brings together leading retailers and manufacturers to create smarter and more sustainable supply chains.
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