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The Backorder: May 15, 2024

Unleashed

Unstable market conditions, client destocking, and the Red Sea crisis – in combination with the rise of average purchasing costs – are responsible for the recent drop in manufacturing PMI , according to data provider S&P Global. Upgrade to cloud software as soon as your budget will allow it. Request (and provide) timely updates.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. It will be interesting to see how these smugglers will change course when fossil fuels are completely replaced by renewables.

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The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The number of alternative and dual-fuel propelled container ship orders out numbers the traditional ICE only engines for new ship orders. Aeronautics engineering innovation is sadly only paddling forward in comparison to the ship building industry. Now if only other nations could take a couple pages from their play book.

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Top 5 Logistics Software Companies in India

Locus

A Redseer report states that the last-mile delivery market will touch $6 – $7 billion by 2024. This has pushed enterprises to find the proper logistics software to fulfill their last-mile delivery requirements. So, let’s find out the top five logistics software companies in India that enterprises can collaborate with!

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

SCMDOJO

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. XPO Logistics launched a Ship Net-Zero program, giving shippers the option to purchase carbon credits to offset emissions from shipments.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

Locus

Say you purchase your coveted gadget online, eagerly tracking its journey from warehouse to your welcoming hands. This phase isn’t just a logistical necessity—it swallows up between 40-55% of total shipping costs. In 2021, a wide range of major product categories saw online purchase returns, with rates varying from 8% to 88%.