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This Week in Logistics News (November 4 – 10)

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The company is also exploring the capabilities of generative AI technologies that power chatbots like ChatGPT. Rival UPS is also tapping into emerging technological tools to strengthen its operations. Rival UPS is also tapping into emerging technological tools to strengthen its operations. billion as U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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aims to block from obtaining American high technology. The company plans to invest $140 million in the initiative in 2023 as it implements the technology at its 940 remaining U.S. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

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I certainly saw a lot of exhibitors touting their AI capabilities, especially when it came to more informed decision making across the entire supply chain network. This means that air cargo is about to play an expanded role in the supply chain ecosystem. But I will get into the details in a future article.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

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Kraft Heinz wants to solve its supply chain problems — in the metaverse. Biden to announce 3D printing initiative to boost US supply chain. Port of Long Beach goes big on trains to relieve congested docks. Unilever to pilot mobile ice cream shops. IKEA plans to retool big box stores for online orders.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

A recent episode of CBS’s “60 Minutes” ran a segment on some of the issues involved in the current global supply chain crisis — focusing primarily on U.S. For the supply chain to work smoothly, a complex and highly choreographed dance, involving both full and empty shipping containers, must be performed.

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

How do I get shipment X out of Long Beach? But the fact of the matter is, industry leaders who want to avoid crashing their business on the shoals need to balance the daily hand-to-hand combat with some serious, long-term planning. Take full advantage of modern technology. Empty grocery store shelves.

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Gravity: Platinum Sponsors at TPM Tech

Gravity Supply Chain

On 24 and 25 February, our team participated in #TPMTech at the Rennaissance Hotel in Long Beach, CA. Long Beach: Effectively managing your supply chain in a time of disruption. We also visited the Long Beach port complex. What does risk management mean for supply chains?