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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

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While still in the early stages of development, the emerging technology will instantly transport an item once it is picked at a warehouse or store to your living room. However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled. This of course was an April Fool’s Day intro referencing Terminator 2.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Chain Store Age ).

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How to Make Shipping More Sustainable in 3 Simple Steps

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The number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road are expected to increase 36% , and greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase by 30% overall by 2030 – all due to the ecommerce boom. . Purchasing carbon offsets is a simple and impactful way for merchants to make shipping more sustainable. Offsetting Carbon Emissions.

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How to Ship More Sustainably: 3 Simple Tips

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In fact 60% of consumers report that they are more likely to make a purchase when a sustainable shipping option is available. The number of final mile delivery vehicles on the road is expected to increase 36% , and greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase by 30% overall by 2030. What Is Sustainable Shipping?

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What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

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With reports of retail layoffs and overstaffing at companies (such as Walmart and Amazon) to cover Omicron-related staffing shortages, it would appear the shortage of workers may be abating. As per a recent report by CNBC , the labor department in the United States has 5.5 The risks surrounding the retail labor shortage aren’t new.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 3)

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According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. Black Friday is in the books, and unsurprisingly, it was a big one. million from 145.4 million last year.

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Adapting Supply Chains to the Digital Retail Revolution

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According to a recent report by Global Web Index, modern shoppers distribute their attention across multiple social platforms and are increasingly likely to purchase products on their mobile devices. This report highlights that 97% of respondents anticipate AI impacting product development and manufacturing. #2