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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd- December 5th

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Supply Chain & Logistics News December 2nd – December 5th Experts claim that Cyber Monday the Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the busiest days for deliveries followed by the Mondays leading up to Christmas. In 2023, Amazon delivered around 5.9 Here’s the Supply Chain & Logistics News for the Week!

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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October 14th – 18th 2024 Supply Chain & Logistics News Yesterday, I landed back in the States from my autumn getaway. Among its decarbonization initiatives, ONE listed a wind propulsion trail launched in November 2023, and the installation of a bow windshield in January 2023.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, I’ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. Chery, along with brands its own like Exeed and Omoda, almost quadrupled its new car sales to just over 200,000 vehicles in Russia in 2023.

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October 28th – 31st Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Supply Chain & Logistics News (October 28th – 31st) A day late but, Happy Halloween! Now let’s get to the Supply & Logistics News for the week: Third Wave Automation Raises $27 Million in Series C Funding Led by Toyota’s Woven Capital Union City, Calif. billion dollars on Halloween candy this year.

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CADDi Receives 2023 Top Tech Startup Award by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive

The 2023 Top Tech Startup Awards by Food Logistics, Supply & Demand Chain Executive spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space.

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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2023

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Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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2023 Holiday Logistics Guide

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That means that we are getting ready for the annual holiday logistics bonanza. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4 percent and 6 percent in 2023, meaning sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. trillion to $1.43

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Real-Time Trackers: A Welcome Labor Solution for Logistics

The labor market is under an unprecedented squeeze, and the logistics industry has been hit particularly hard by the “Great Resignation.” million positions could remain unfilled by 2023. Why streamlining data simplifies the logistics role. as much as $1 trillion, and 2.1

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. What should your plans for 2023 include? Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? So what’s working now? Forecasting techniques to manage inventory.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Several issues are converging simultaneously, creating a precarious path forward. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist.

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Elevate Your Supply Chain Resilience With Scenario Planning

Speaker: Robert Olszak- Vice President, Global Supply Chain Optimization, RGP

The global logistics market is growing, and companies need to prepare for the next generation of supply chain management. As a supply chain director, you want to ensure that your supply chain network can withstand any disruptions and be optimized for peak performance.

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Return to Success: Streamlining Returns in the Supply Chain for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker: Cathy Morrow Roberson, Research Manager for the Reverse Logistics Association

Learning Objectives: Explore common hang-ups in supply chain and returns to understand the root causes of return disruptions Examine the role of technology and data analytics in addressing supply chain issues, and how tools like advanced tracking systems and real-time data can help Discuss strategies for seamless returns, including streamlined processes, (..)