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This Week in Logistics News (May 16-20, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Amazon Looking to License or Acquire Freight-Management Technology (WSJ-sub. Warehouse Rental Prices (WSJ-sub. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service. Kewill Introduces SOLAS-Compliant Freight Forwarding Solution by Integrating INTTRA eVGM Service.

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Disruption in China Ripples Across Global Supply Chains in April 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The authors of this report noted that manufacturing output fell at second-steepest rate since this survey began in early 2004. In its latest forecast, Drewry Shipping Consultants indicated that it expects global freight rates to increase 39 percent this year as logjams impact ports in the second half of the year. in March to 46.0

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4 Logistics Technologies That Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

She did research at home, she thumbed through options on her mobile and she made phone calls to stores when further clarification was needed. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. She started the shopping process on her laptop. After a few hours, she was ready to buy.

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An Uneven Road Ahead for Driverless Vehicles

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The concept has come a long way since the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) raised the starter flag in 2004 with its first Urban Challenge, which was part of a program to develop an unmanned combat vehicle. The logistics industry offers a number of promising applications in freight yards and distribution centers.

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4 Supply Chain Technologies that Add Flexibility and Give Consumers What They Want

FLEXE

She did research at home, she thumbed through options on her mobile and she made phone calls to stores when further clarification was needed. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. She started the shopping process on her laptop. After a few hours, she was ready to buy.

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Takeaways from Descartes Evolution 2019

Talking Logistics

I remember speaking a few years ago with Art Mesher, Descartes’ CEO from November 2004 through November 2013, and he attributed the turnaround to Descartes’ shift from a “culture of selling” to a “culture of serving.” The company invests 17% of sales in research and development (R&D), which is a very healthy number.

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4 Ideas To Make Your Supply Chain More Agile and Give Consumers Flexible Shopping Options

FLEXE

She did research at home, she thumbed through options on her mobile and she made phone calls to stores when further clarification was needed. In 2004, only 38% of Amazon’s fulfillment capacity was within 200 miles of a major metropolitan area. She started the shopping process on her laptop. After a few hours, she was ready to buy.