Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2013

While the stalemate continues in Washington, things keep moving forward in the world of supply chain and logistics. Robinson Strengthens Anti-Cargo Theft Strategy. Citi fined $30 million for leaking Apple iPhone supply chain data ( CNNMoney ). You never know, it might help.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

US to invest $3 billion in Covid vaccine supply chain. Wegmans launches sustainable egg packaging chain-wide. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. This is only the company’s third acquisition, and the first that was not an apparel company.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

As was confirmed for me yet again this week at a conference, the most utilized supply chain and logistics application, the reigning champ of them all, is the Excel spreadsheet. Global Supply Chains Open Door to Fraud ( CFO.com ). Forget cloud, social, and mobile. Forget WMS and TMS. Forget BI and analytics.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2020

Without the back-end supply chain, however, retailers would have nothing to sell. Manufacturers would supply retailers, who would then resell the goods to consumers — therefore dealing with complaints or queries from the end consumer. Changing retail supply chain environment. ” Good question.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. The ongoing pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, along with the Russia-Ukraine war, limited available supplies of cocoa, edible oil, and other food ingredients. FedEx agrees to buy 10% stake in Berkshire Grey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

UPS wants to ship packages in the metaverse. As a result, Walmart has been redesigning its technology to support this new supply chain model. The Seattle-based company said on its website that the added fees, which take effect April 28, are “subject to change” and will apply to both apparel and non-apparel items.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Effective this past Monday, Amazon added a new extra-large storage type, in addition to the standard-size, oversize, apparel and footwear storage types it already has in place. Cold Chain Technologies committed to saving 50 million pounds of waste from going to landfills through reusable thermal packaging solutions.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. For discount retailers like Burlington, the supply chain is often a competitive advantage — and thus a secret recipe for success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 1, 2022

Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year. Retail’s inventory glut means big business for liquidators. Nestlé has cut greenhouse gases by 4 million tons since 2018.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. Seventy-three cargo ships await unloading at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Saturday, a record. This post was originally published in CNET. Most people’s hands are full.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 17, 2023

The top categories are food, beverages, apparel / accessories, and decorations. Amazon began delivering packages with the vehicles in July, and Rivian last month touted 10 million packages delivered via the vans. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Total spending on food, drinks, apparel, decorations, and other purchases for the day is expected to reach $14.6 The alternative meat supply chain and market has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last few years. This year, 90 million people are planning to throw or attend a party, up from 62.8

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JULY 8, 2022

Nintendo is struggling to break out of a frustrating sales slowdown, selling 33 percent fewer units of Switch game systems in the April-June quarter than a year ago in Japan due to a crippled supply chain. European labor strife creates pile-up of export containers. Labor groups cheer Supreme Court decision to let AB5 stand.

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