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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. However, many of these companies are now reining in their logistics ambitions. There is no doubt that autonomous semi-trucks will change the face of logistics. By 2018, Embark had raised about $47 million in funding and was valued at $5.2 That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Nestlé has cut greenhouse gases by 4 million tons since 2018. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Waymo’s self-driving trucks will deliver home goods for Wayfair. Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year.

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Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry

Supply Chain Matters

In this posting we provide highlights of a contrasting senior supply chain leadership model, in a different industry, with somewhat similar business process and technology enablement needs, that being branded workwear apparel provider and retailer Carhartt. . Executive Moves. All rights reserved. .

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has grown, with revenue this year expected to rise to $109 million from $15 million in 2018, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The post This Week in Logistics News (October 9 – 15) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7-11, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Then how about joining our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure cycling team and help us raise money for JDRF in our quest to create a world without type 1 diabetes! Check out the highlights and photos from our 2016 , 2017 , and 2018 rides. Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? I hope you’ll be one of them!

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

The current state of logistics is our malady. I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% Prior to 2018, when an ocean carrier booked a shipment they had to provide a chassis. My struggle is for comprehensive coverage to focus on a holistic remedy.

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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. That is because it is not just the contract logistics sector that hires labor for their warehouses. Radial operates fulfillment centers for well-known apparel brands. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The numbers back her up.