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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

She also said the company planned to ask workers to return to the office five days a week in 2024. percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Soft demand in Europe and the US led to an overall decline of 7.5 export regulations led to supply chain disruptions. percent in early U.S.

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Best Logistics Management Software: Everything You Need to Know Before Making a Purchase Decision

ThroughPut

As we step into 2024, the world of logistics isn’t what it used to be. It’s no longer just about getting goods from A to B; it’s become a vital piece of the supply chain puzzle. Everything is connected – what happens in one part of the supply chain can shake things up in logistics, and the other way around.

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UPS Strike Averted While Workers Gain Heat Protection

Logistics Viewpoints

A protracted work stoppage would have caused widespread supply chain disruptions across the U.S. This claim was made again in UPS’s last annual report. Join me in demanding that UPS keep their employees safe by adding AC to their delivery trucks. Hours later, he was in the emergency room and his kidneys were failing.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Executives are plotting alternate supply chains or devising products that can be made elsewhere should China’s hundreds of thousands of factories become inaccessible. Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.

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An Upcoming Challenging Week in U.S. Transportation and Logistics

Supply Chain Matters

Postal Service, Amazon Logistics and others will seek to handle any fallout, the sheer volume level exceeds available industry capacity and will result in cascading disruptions for industry supply chains. Supply chain risk mitigation services provider Everstream has indicated that a UPS strike would risk disruptions to 40 percent of U.S.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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Will the supply chain ever catch a break? With every link of the supply chain impacting businesses both large and small, keeping up with the globally disrupted supply chain evolution is a recipe for whiplash. Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.