Zebra Explores Sale of Robotics Unit Amid Market Changes

Zebra Explores Sale of Robotics Unit Amid Market Changes

Zebra is evaluating its robotics business, potentially realigning its strategy due to market competition and differences from its core business. The previous acquisition of Fetch Robotics aimed to improve warehouse efficiency. This evaluation suggests a shift in focus or approach within the robotics sector, possibly prioritizing specific applications or exploring partnerships. The decision reflects the dynamic landscape of robotic automation and the need for companies to adapt their strategies to maintain competitiveness and optimize resource allocation. The future of Zebra's robotics involvement remains to be seen.

01/08/2026 Logistics
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Advanced TMS Features Cut Logistics Costs for Businesses

Advanced TMS Features Cut Logistics Costs for Businesses

A Transportation Management System (TMS) offers much more than just optimized load planning. This article delves into the value of a TMS as an ERP interface, freight payment/settlement application, complex route builder, backhaul planning tool, custom Bill of Lading generator, and performance tracking tool. It also provides ROI evaluation ideas, helping companies fully leverage the various functions of a TMS to achieve significant reductions in logistics costs. By understanding its multifaceted capabilities, businesses can unlock substantial savings and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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China Expands CCC Certification to Seven New Product Categories

China Expands CCC Certification to Seven New Product Categories

The State Administration for Market Regulation announced the implementation of CCC certification management for seven types of products, including commercial gas appliances and wires and cables, and the restoration of third-party evaluation for low-voltage components. The new regulations will be implemented in stages to strengthen product quality and safety supervision, standardize market order, and protect consumer rights. Certification bodies are required to file detailed rules and accept existing results to facilitate enterprises. This aims to improve product safety and ensure fair market practices.

02/11/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Forum to Focus on Renewable Energy Investment Growth

China Forum to Focus on Renewable Energy Investment Growth

The 3rd (2025) Renewable Energy Investment & Financing and Value Enhancement Innovation Forum will be held during CWP2025, focusing on three key topics: renewable energy investment and financing solutions, asset management evaluation, and risk prevention and control. The forum aims to provide innovative solutions for the industry's development. It will bring together financial institutions, asset management organizations, and supply chain companies to explore how to enhance the value of renewable energy assets, attract more investment, and contribute to China's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.

02/11/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Safetyis Demonstrations Showcase Potential in Security Industry

Safetyis Demonstrations Showcase Potential in Security Industry

This paper introduces how to comprehensively evaluate the functionality of a Safety Information System (SafetyIS) through an in-depth demonstration, analyzing its value in practical applications. The demonstration should cover modules such as risk assessment, incident management, compliance checks, data analysis, and reporting, highlighting the system's customizability. Before the demonstration, enterprises should clearly define their requirements and actively ask questions. A comprehensive evaluation should be conducted after the demonstration to facilitate informed decision-making. This approach ensures the SafetyIS effectively addresses the organization's specific safety needs.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Global Guide to Fuel Efficiency Standards Unveiled

Global Guide to Fuel Efficiency Standards Unveiled

This tool provides an online fuel efficiency unit conversion service, supporting quick conversion between units such as kilometers per liter, liters per 100 kilometers, miles per US gallon, and miles per Imperial gallon. It aims to solve the unit conversion problems encountered by users in cross-border trade, vehicle performance evaluation, and fuel cost control, thereby improving efficiency and decision-making quality. This tool is designed to provide a convenient and accurate solution for anyone dealing with fuel efficiency calculations across different measurement systems.

01/20/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Trucking Industry Seeks US Safety Rating System Reform Over Bias Data Issues

Trucking Industry Seeks US Safety Rating System Reform Over Bias Data Issues

The US freight safety rating system faces criticism regarding geographical bias, data quality, and evaluation methodologies. Industry associations like ATA are urging the FMCSA to reform the system, aiming for a more equitable and reliable safety rating mechanism. This reform seeks to avoid the shortcomings of CSA/SMS and enhance overall road safety. The current system's flaws potentially lead to inaccurate assessments and unfair consequences for carriers, highlighting the need for a modernized approach that accurately reflects safety performance and promotes proactive safety improvements throughout the industry.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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Workshop Offers Handson Enterprise AI Knowledge Base Training

Workshop Offers Handson Enterprise AI Knowledge Base Training

This two-day online advanced training course, "Enterprise-level AI Knowledge Base Construction and Intelligent Agent System Panoramic Implementation Practice," is co-organized by the CIIT Project Office of the China Communications Industry Association and several technology companies. The curriculum covers the entire process from requirements analysis, architecture design, data processing, intelligent agent training to implementation optimization and effect evaluation. It aims to help enterprises and institutions master the core construction capabilities of AI knowledge bases and intelligent agent systems, and improve organizational efficiency.

02/02/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Gambia Revenue Authority Reforms Management with WCO Backing

Gambia Revenue Authority Reforms Management with WCO Backing

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), with WCO support, has initiated strategic management reforms aimed at enhancing project management capabilities and optimizing the strategic monitoring and evaluation system. Through this collaboration, the GRA is expected to significantly improve the implementation of its corporate strategic plan. This initiative also aims to serve as a model for other African tax administrations seeking to strengthen their strategic management frameworks and improve overall organizational performance. The focus is on building internal capacity and creating a more effective and accountable tax system.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Service and Cost Drive 2024 Forklift Purchasing Trends

Service and Cost Drive 2024 Forklift Purchasing Trends

The 2024 forklift application survey reveals that service quality and total cost of ownership are surpassing price as key factors in forklift procurement decisions. Companies are placing greater emphasis on reliability, service support, safety, and energy efficiency during evaluation. Economic conditions are influencing purchasing intentions, and regular replacement of parts is a primary maintenance focus. This shift indicates a growing awareness of the long-term value and operational efficiency offered by superior service and reliable equipment, rather than solely focusing on initial purchase price.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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