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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., If your answer is still “We’re in the transportation and warehousing business,” then your value proposition in the eyes of customers is becoming more limited and commoditized. Here are some details from the article: Starship robots have already covered more than 1,900 miles in the U.K.,

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

From negotiating better deals to managing global logistics, these professionals offer a tailored approach to procurement, allowing your business to thrive in the intricate landscape of international trade.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

Dark stores do use physical outlets, but these spaces are eCommerce warehouses, distribution centres or micro-fulfilment hubs. Basic warehouse racking is used to store inventory stock, which is strategically positioned for ease and speed of picking. Unlike other stores, aisles are laid out by picking location, not by category.

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Autonomous Vehicles Maker Clevon Launches in U.S.

Multichannel Merchant

Vehicles can be programmed to pick up orders at warehouses, retail stores, dark stores and MFCs for final delivery to end customers, servicing 4-5 households in a single trip. He said Estonia has the most tech startup unicorns per capita in the world; Estonian president Alar Karis attended the U.S. launch last week.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Equatorial Guinea. Falkland Islands (Malvinas). Faroe Islands.

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Talent development essential for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain Movement

Managing factories and warehouses with a lot of employees demands leadership skills focused on routine, whereas connecting departments and supply chain partners actually requires creativity. It’s difficult to find leaders with skills in both those areas. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. El Salvador. Germany.