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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The made-to-fit boxes, along with other efforts to reduce the use of cardboard, have cut the average weight of packaging used per shipment by 38 percent since 2015. The retailer has invested in CMC through its $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, a venture-capital fund focused on investing in sustainable technologies. in a statement. “On

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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. . billion bill last night to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat through May 2015.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 1.14 - 1.18

Freight Plus

New York City has seen a 29% increase in residential deliveries from 2010 to 2015. We’re seeing a lot of smaller vehicles,” said Diniece Peters Mendes, director of the New York City Department of Transportation’s Office of Freight Mobility to. billion by 2016.

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“Plan to Deliver” with JDA: Company Identity Touts Customer Value, Ability to Deliver More Intelligently and Delight Today’s End Consumer

Supply Chain Network

“Plan to deliver” tagline succinctly reinforces JDA’s leading end-to-end solution suites — offering everything from “planning to delivery” for retailers, manufacturers and distributors. SCOTTSDALE, AZ and NEW YORK, NY – October 28, 2014– JDA Software Group, Inc.,

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Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Elementum

In April, it rejected an $890 million bid from toy manufacturer Isaac Larian, in a move further cementing the bleak future ahead for the company's namesake. Toys "R" Us' Canadian and European stores will remain open, although the company is now in the process of auctioning off its name, online presence, and properties.

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7 Ways to Strategically Elevate Freight Procurement

Talking Logistics

In the last decade, many companies, especially those with manufacturing operations, have evolved direct materials sourcing from an administrative function to a strategic procurement process. Meanwhile, ocean carriers continue to deal with overcapacity; rates for Asia-U.S.

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Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Elementum

In April, it rejected an $890 million bid from toy manufacturer Isaac Larian, in a move further cementing the bleak future ahead for the company's namesake. Toys "R" Us' Canadian and European stores will remain open, although the company is now in the process of auctioning off its name, online presence, and properties.

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