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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on this week’s logistics news. Highly lethal bird flu found in Kentucky and Virginia flocks. The words “ avian flu ” often trigger alarm bells for the majority of the population, as was evident with the avian flu outbreaks in the US that led to the culling of hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys in 2015 and 2017.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The words “avian flu” often trigger alarm bells for the majority of the population, as was evident with the avian flu outbreaks in the US that led to the culling of hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys in 2015 and 2017. A truly inspiring Marathon Monday as always.

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The FreightTech Dilemma with Brad Wheeler

The Logistics of Logistics

Brad Wheeler , one of the company’s “starting lineup,” has been with Emerge since its inception in 2017. in Sports & Business Leadership from the University of Kentucky. Founded in 2017, and located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Emerge is one of the fastest-growing technology startups in the U.S. About Emerge.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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My Logistics Experiences with Amazon and AAA

Talking Logistics

When you spend your workday thinking and writing about logistics, you can’t help but see it in your everyday life too. Hey, Mr. Logistics Expert,” she says to me, “why does Amazon do this? Need better collaboration between #logistics & packaging! Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 7, 2017.

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The Logistics of Fidget Spinners: Amazon vs Alibaba

Freightos

The Logistics of Fidget Spinners. Alibaba just announced $15 billion dollars to be invested in its global logistics network. Just this April, Credit Suisse reported that over 8,600 brick-and-mortar stores may shutter their doors in 2017. A Tale of Two Potential Logistics Giants. But “ Retail Apocalypse ” is a misnomer.