DECEMBER 2019
VOLUME 17 NO. 12
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24 Is the industry
robot-ready? interview
with Dr. Christian Wurll
BY BEN AMES
Warehouse robots are becoming cheaper
and more collaborative all the time. But that
doesn’t mean they’re all ready for 24/7 use,
cautions Professor Christian Wurll.
27 Rental robots help DCs
solve labor woes
BY BEN AMES
3The “Robotics as a Service” model
provides users with autonomous bots for
a monthly subscription fee, allowing them
to swiftly scale up their operations for peak
season.
30 The future of last-mile
logistics takes shape
BY VICTORIA KICKHAM
From light-industrial properties to large
multistory facilities, the urban logistics
real-estate landscape is changing as
shippers get a handle on the best
warehousing strategies to tackle their
“last-touch” challenges.
36 Tariffs, technology,
slowing economy drive
3PLs to adapt — again
BY GARY FRANTZ
2020 is shaping up as a uniquely
challenging time for freight brokers and
third-party logistics service providers.
Those who can adapt may find
opportunities aplenty.
