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Self-Checkout Turns Customers into Employees and Employees into Security Guards

Enterra Insights

The checkout kiosks bleat and flash when you fail to set a purchase down in the right spot. Of course, such thinking is simply justification for theft — and theft is a huge problem. Despite the cost to install them, many retailers are reversing course on the tech. ”[6] The decision, of course, is all about profitability.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The growth of “fake coal” is just one of the new techniques with port authorities raising concerns about drugs smuggled in fruit containers and scrap metal, according to the Colombia Drug Smuggling Report 2024 by A&A Multiprime. Maybe we will see cocaine turbines or solar panels. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Thieves and Abusers are Ruining Supply Chain Returns for Everyone

Enterra Insights

She explains, “Depending on which statistics you follow, consumers return something like a fifth of all purchases these days. Young writes, “Some companies processing returned televisions for retailers have gotten a surprise when opening the boxes — packaging filled with bricks rather than newly purchased TVs.

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

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Cloud and Machine Learning services: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Provides cloud computing infrastructure, storage solutions, and machine learning services to businesses and developers worldwide. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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CPG earnings report: Data technology tackles headwinds, helps meet demand

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And what’s in store for 2024? Here’s a look at some of the takeaways from recent CPG earnings discussions, the headwinds and tailwinds brands are experiencing, and strategies for staying on course in 2024. Research shows that consumers care about sustainability performance and make purchasing decisions accordingly.

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Navigating the Future: How Advanced Supply Chain Analytics is Transforming the Industry

ThroughPut

Whether it’s choosing optimal shipping routes, adjusting inventory levels, or setting production schedules, it leverages predictive insights to recommend the best course of action. Advanced Supply Chain Analytical Tools: Employing sophisticated analytical tools is essential for extracting meaningful insights from complex data sets.

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7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Carriers Will Lower Rates But Keep Many Others.