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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

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“Around 0600 Pacific Time Tuesday morning, multiple Waymo vehicles in San Francisco encountered very dense fog and determined they should pull over temporarily,” a company spokesperson said. The chain has also purchased most of its paper-based packaging with fiber from responsibly managed forests and recycled sources.

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2023 holiday report: data-driven strategies to make the buyer’s nice list

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Inflation and economic uncertainty loom large , directly influencing consumer purchasing behavior. The supply chain makes way Today, ports that were once congested with shipping containers are clearing up , facilitating a streamlined flow of goods and enabling suppliers to make quicker, more responsive decisions.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

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It will allow for the automation of more complex warehousing tasks, such as unloading shipping containers and picking packets or individual e-commerce orders. In markets with high land values, such as New York City, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area, multistory distribution centers are emerging. Warehouse Automation.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

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A lot of this effort comes down to more sustainable sourcing, which tends to make environmental-conscious consumers happy. Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship.