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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels. Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. Phone: 212.704.4593.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Dale Rogers, a business professor at Arizona State, gave a presentation with his son Zachary Rogers, a business professor at Colorado State, during which they said that winter-holiday returns in the United States are now worth more than $300 billion a year. Liquidity Services operates eight regional warehouse-size facilities in North America.

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Connecting Canada, the US and Europe

Cathy Roberson

Photo courtesy of GLS UK-based postal operator, Royal Mail further expands its international operations through its subsidiary, General Logistics Systems (GLS) with the acquisition of Canadian freight operator, Rosenau Transport, announced on Oct 8. Differentiation, speed, and customer service will set players apart.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

The shift to electric vehicles also aligns with FedEx’s commitment to enhancing its services and solutions in India, offering customers connectivity and access to global markets, while helping safeguard the health of the planet. These additional lockdowns will continue to cause shipping delays.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

TuSimple plans driverless truck tests in Arizona later this year. Supply chain disruptions such as the US – China trade war, increased demand during the pandemic, and most recently, the Suez Canal lockage, has caused an international shortage of shipping containers. It will be on highway and surface streets, hauling actual freight.

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California's Weather Impacts Truckload Capacity

DAT Solutions

The central valley of California has been called "the nation's bread basket," as a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, rice and dairy products are shipped to all corners of North America. Even with the 2016 drought, Ontario and Fresno ranked in the top 10 reefer markets in 2016 for both spot and contract freight (Source: DAT RateView ).

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How E-Commerce Businesses are Winning in an Amazon World

Freight Center

With free two-day shipping, reviews system, and easy return policy, it makes sense that Amazon is at the helm of online retailers. Provide Top Notch Customer Service. Most companies like to believe that they provide excellent customer service. Have a Killer Shipping Policy.