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Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.


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Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.
06/25/2019
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    Latest: Logistics & Distribution: Delivering The Goods In A Real-Time Economy - Efficiency, optimization and speed have always been top priorities in logistics and transportation. Today, as digital transformations are ushering in the next revolution of industry, known as Industry 4.0, these priorities are even more crucial.

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    The new facility in the Skyport Industrial Park will create more than 360 new jobs across the Kansas City, MO region.
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    Logistics & Distribution

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