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Labor Day 2021

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Even in highly mechanized manufacturing plants, robotics and automation are increasingly replacing workers. 5] They go on to note, “The original goal was to cut costs and boost output to better compete with a rising number of tool manufacturers in Mexico, he said. NBC News, 9 April 2021. [2] .”[4].

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How Holiday Shopping Changed in 2021

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Before starting such planning, however, they would do well to reflect on how things changed during the 2021 holiday shopping season. There was good news. 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. Justin Swanson ( @ejsnyt ) reports, “E-commerce sales (during the 2021 holiday shopping season) were up 11 percent. ”[7].

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

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I spent the beginning part of the week in New York attending the NRF Big Show. While I was in New York, I had the opportunity to see the musical Six. I won’t spoil the ending for you, but it was an incredible show, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is in New York.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 4 – 10)

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state of New York. ” In 2021, under the Biden administration, the Treasury Department resumed the effort to add Tubman’s portrait to the front of the $20 bill and hoped to expedite the process. And now on to this week’s logistics news. in December 2021. Observances also occur locally around the U.S.

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Manufacturers Must Adapt to Changing CPG Landscape

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” Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers know as well as anyone that keeping up with the changing landscape can be difficult — but essential. ” What does that mean for CPG manufacturers? Frozen foods are also expected to take a hit of roughly 10 percent in 2021.”[4]. ”[4].

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This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28)

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If Mayor Eric Adams has his way, New York City will soon have drones buzzing everywhere. The New York City skyline could soon be dotted with small, humming drones after Mayor Eric Adams announced a rule that allows individuals and entities to apply for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) privileges.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

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The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Walmart said at the end of 2021, it is 57 percent toward its 2030 goal and while that’s great progress, much of the low-hanging fruit has already been picked.