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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

As the company continues to insource more of its last mile delivery operations, it is also taking steps to limit issues that could occur during the package drop off process. Its overall aim is to reduce future delivery defects, particularly when it comes to packages that have been delivered but not reported as received by end customers.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” Amazon Renewed, which repairs and refurbishes products returned for resale.

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Pharmaceutical Shipping: Tips to Lower Transport Spend

Intelligent Audit

By learning about ways to minimize spending on pharmaceutical shipping, companies can better compete in the evolving market. . The State of Shipping Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The demand for pharmaceuticals in tandem with all e-commerce demand means little available capacity and higher costs for pharmaceutical shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028.

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In Logistics, the Last Few Feet are as Important as the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

There is often no place to deliver packages at large apartment complexes and office buildings. Porch pirates’ now follow delivery trucks to steal packages from porches after delivery. 2] Staff, “ 40 Percent of Parcels Will Be Delivered Within 2 Hours By 2028 ,” Supply Chain 24/7 , 4 June 2018. [3] ”[2].

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

Unleashed

billion by 2028. On-demand crowdsourcing is seen as one potential revolutioniser for shipping, using an Uber or AirBnB-like model but for final mile delivery. Examples of sustainability initiatives in logistics & supply chain management European Union nations introduce plastic tax on non-recycled plastic packaging.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. As the pandemic continues to rage on, brands will adopt AI-based technologies to help consumers easily track their packages and receive them as contactless deliveries.