Inbound Logistics | March 2024

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New Services and Solutions

>TECHNOLOGY

Platform, the solution lets enterprises synchronize processes, systems, and people with artificial intelligence, accelerated implementations, frontline worker coaching, manufacturing and supply chain solutions, connected workforce capabilities, and process intelligence. > PalletTrader , an online marketplace for buying and selling pallets, introduced new features to streamline the process. PalletTrader now offers buyers direct access to pallets for sale on the marketplace from its homepage without having to log into the platform. It also added a guest buying role. > End-to-end supply chain planning software solution provider John Galt Solutions expanded its partnership with PlanetTogether to enhance supply chain planning and scheduling solutions and add new capabilities to the Atlas Planning Platform. Companies can streamline manufacturing processes, adapt to changes in production sequence, and unlock business value throughout the supply chain. > AI-driven optimization software provider INFORM offers SYNCROSUPPLY , a truck and time slot solution that automates the scheduling of

 Dexory ’s autonomous robotics and AI-powered analysis solution, DexoryView , lets businesses understand what happens in their warehousing operations in real time. The system combines analytics capabilities with autonomous robots that capture image and sensor data from across a warehouse and a digital platform that connects warehouses across the global supply chain. > Dock management solution myQ Enterprise from Chamberlain Group , the company behind the LiftMaster brand, is a connected hardware and software solution that streamlines driver scheduling, simplifies check in, and provides real-time communication. Facilities can automate loading dock assignments and processes with the solution. > QAD ’s new Industrial Transformation Platform

> Florida’s Port Canaveral welcomed a second mobile harbor crane, expanding its ability to handle a diverse cargo portfolio. Manufactured by the Liebherr Group in Germany, the LHM 600 evo 6 has a lift capability of up to 154 tons and a jib length of 200 feet. Its 20-container reach allows for containers to be stacked nine high on deck.

The solution supports the yard management staff and provides visibility more than four days out to reduce vehicle congestion and improve dock door utilization.

made by reusable packaging provider Returnity ,

the reusable shipping box replaces standard

corrugated cardboard, holds more than 50 pounds, and lasts 40 - 50 shipping cycles. > Toshiba America Business Solutions ’ new BV400T thermal transfer printers quickly (7 inches per second) and vividly (up to 300 dots per inch) produce shipping and shelving labels, radio frequency identification (RFID) asset management tags, and other labels. Capable of making approximately 1,000 labels a day, Toshiba’s

>PRODUCTS

> Retailers can lower the environmental impact of their packaging with middle- mile logistics platform Fillogic ’s new offering: 100% recyclable, reusable mono-

helps manufacturers, suppliers, and supply

material polypropylene packaging. Provided by Renegade Plastics and

chain participants address challenges by solving root causes. Also called the O 3

truck appointments at manufacturing facilities.

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