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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, Tomé said on an earnings conference call with analysts on Tuesday. rules issued in October 2022 restricted exports to semiconductor manufacturing facilities there as part of an effort to keep U.S. United Airlines – the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes – registered a 31.1

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S.

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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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RLA Inaugural Startup Pitch Contest

Cathy Roberson

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. billion in retail returns will be made in 2022 - 16.5% According to the company, it provides a faster, greener, and more cost-effective way to leverage existing inventory.

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Accessing Bathrooms

Cathy Roberson

Access to bathrooms This has been a problem forever for truck drivers when they are picking up or delivering cargo. Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) for introducing the Trucker Bathroom Access Act on Dec 15 to ensure that truckers have access to restroom facilities when they are picking up or delivering cargo.

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New Wildcard for Supply Chains - Fuel Prices

Cathy Roberson

It’s been a crazy month plus - new customers, three conferences, and a couple of podcasts and webinars. The EIA expects the Brent price will average $117/b in March, $116/b in 2Q22, and $102/b in the second half of 2022. an article is well, well overdue…my apologies. for the 12 months ending February.

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Last-Mile Success - Closer and Faster

Cathy Roberson

from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022 due to higher general rate increases and fuel surcharges. Indeed, positioning inventory closer to customers and providing fast and efficient delivery is the key to success for retailers in terms of financial and customer satisfaction. In June, I’ll be heading to a couple of conferences.