Inbound Logistics | June 2024

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New Services and Solutions

>TECHNOLOGY

> Hiab, part of Cargotec, launched an emission- free, quiet electric hybrid crane solution able to operate using power from both the truck engine and a separate electric

 Gather AI, a provider of computer vision-based artificial intelligence solutions for warehouse inventory monitoring, launched two new capabilities: inferred case counting and location occupancy. The capabilities enable warehouses to get automated, digitized counts and location utilization reports. > AutoScheduler.AI introduced centralized warehouse orchestration, which gives companies a centralized view of multi- site data. Called AutoPilot Central , the solution enables supply chain executives to get an aggregated bird’s eye view across multiple sites. > Marsh McLennan now offers Sentrisk , an AI-powered platform with integrated advisory services to help businesses manage global supply chain risk. Sentrisk uses supply chain mapping AI and geospatial satellite imaging to help organizations map their supply chains and develop risk mitigation, transfer, and management strategies.

power take-off. Available in three models (standard, light duty, and heavy duty), the HIAB wspr load-handling solution comes with a two-year warranty; battery cells have an estimated five-year lifetime.

> Craft.co, a supply chain resilience company, launched its next-generation supplier risk management solution, providing data quality, usability, supplier risk, and compliance monitoring as well as proactive risk mitigation capabilities. Craft tackles the complexity of managing a global supplier network by providing a single platform with 1,300+ data streams.

highly visible, universal red “X” and green “O” LED light symbols. The combination of colors and shapes clearly communicates the presence of a trailer at the loading dock to reduce the potential for accidents resulting from truck drivers pulling away before loading/unloading is complete. > DGeo, the packaging division at Labelmaster, introduced a line of collapsible wooden crates for large-format lithium batteries. The Obexion MAX crates offer a repeatable fastening system to transport large lithium batteries. Produced by Action Wood 360, Obexion MAX crates are easy to assemble and disassemble by snapping and unsnapping the wood pieces together with Clip-Lok metal clips.

 The next-generation Pro- Spotter Electric Terminal Tractor from TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation) Manufacturing debuted at the recent Advanced Clean Transportation Expo. The tractor offers higher levels of onboard energy and flexibility, making it suitable for port operations. > APS Resource released its new APS&GO 2.0 loading dock communication system, which provides clear status to drivers and loading dock workers using

>PRODUCTS

> The new Odyssey 3-runner rackable pallet from ORBIS supports heavy loads and provides load stability. Designed for automated equipment, the pallet offers dimensional consistency and improved hygienics with built-in reinforcement and a flow-through design.

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