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Why is Traceability in the Food & Beverage Industry Such a Hot Topic Right Now?

Logility

Your customers want t o know where their food and drinks have been, not just where th e y’re going. Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. One of the first major court battles involving the Pure Food and Drug Act was an attempt to outlaw a popular beverage due to its high caffeine content.).

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

Furthermore, Target stated “ Apparel, Home and Hardlines, we saw a rapid slowdown in the year-over-year sales trends beginning in March, when we began to annualize the impact of last year’s stimulus payments. Conclusion: Whiplash not Bullwhip Effect.

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Catastrophic Impacts of COVID19 in Bangladesh Apparel Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

An article written by my former PhD student, Rejaul Hasan, and I just came out this week in Contracting Excellence , the journal published by IACCM, which documents the catastrophe that is unfolding in Bangladesh, one of the world’s major exporters of garments for the apparel sector. These workers depend on it.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is the Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics, a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. He is also a US Army veteran.

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Whole Foods is Cutting Prices — And it’s Hitting Trader Joe’s Hard

BlueYonder

This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 This week: Whole Foods is cutting prices and it’s hitting Trader Joe’s hard, Whole Foods has already sold approximately $1.6 Whole Foods’ Sales Soar on Amazon.

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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. Function: Whole Foods serves a dual purpose within Amazon’s logistics network.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Grocery trade group prepares for 2023 launch of stricter food tracing regulations. Categories with excess inventory include apparel, electronics, and home and sporting goods. Uber Eats want to deliver a lot more than food these days. Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies. Kinaxis acquires MPO.