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This Week in Logistics News (March 9-13, 2015)

Talking Logistics

business inventories flat, inventory-to-sales ratio highest since 2009 (Reuters). Institute for Supply Management data indicated that growth in production, orders, and inventory slowed in January…January 2015 freight shipments were up 5.6 percent, the biggest decline since March 2009, after falling 1.0

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2013 Third-Party Logistics Study

Supply Chain Movement

A substantial 2,342 industry executives provided usable responses to the survey, including users and nonusers of 3PL services as well as 3PL providers. Nearly three in five (58%) shippers are reducing or consolidating the number of 3PLs they use. Many 3PL-shipper relationships are not set up to support innovation.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 26-30, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Elementum Expands Supply Chain Management Suite with New Inventory App Powered by World’s Product Graphâ„¢. Global Container Volume on Track for Worst Year Since 2009 (WSJ – sub. Blockchain Makes Inroads in Shipping (WSJ – sub. Trade in 2016 to grow at slowest pace since the financial crisis.

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Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?

Logistics Bureau

They may recall inventory from retailers or reprocess it because it has passed its sell-by date or demand is insufficient. As market and buying trend data becomes more abundant and IT systems more connected, retailers can better estimate demand and adapt their ordering. They may have ordered more than they need. Forecast demand better.

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Selling on Walmart Marketplace: Benefits + Best Practices for Walmart Sellers

ShipBob

Walmart, historically known for their brick-and-mortar stores, launched Walmart Marketplace in 2009. To be a successful third-party seller on Walmart Marketplace, you will need to establish a multichannel inventory management strategy, which includes: Tracking inventory in real time across channels. Inventory forecasting.

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Ecommerce Venture Capital Trends: Which VCs & Seed Investors are Investing in Ecommerce?

ShipBob

Founded in 2009, Forerunner Ventures specializes in investing in commerce-related businesses including Warby Parker, Away, Jet, Hims, Hers, Glossier, Bonobos, and others. You must be able to manage inventory turnover seamlessly and prevent stockouts. How a 3PL partner can jumpstart your ecommerce business. Forerunner Ventures.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it. Bed Bath & Beyond is also implementing inventory reduction strategies and is on track for a 5% reduction year-over-year by the end of the current fiscal year.