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Autonomous Driving and Logistics: The Effects

20Cube Logistics

Automated trucks replacing truck drivers have been a part of the future plans of the logistics industry in India for several years now. This shift is expected to bring about drastic changes in the logistics and freight transportation world. For instance, the technology will make transportation much more efficient and speedy. .

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Hitendra Chaturvedi’s Reality Check

Resilinc

One of those voices is Hitendra Chaturvedi, professor of practice in supply chain management at Arizona State University’s W. It’s full of lively anecdotes, including many from his experience building a 3,000-employee appliance refurbishing company in his native India. Carey School of Business.

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

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Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Cotton production in India could dip 4% from 2021, down to 34 million bales in the 2021/2022 marketing year. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Department of Transportation ). Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. FastMarkets ).

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Takeaways from the 2018 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference

Kinaxis

I just returned from the highly engaging and inspiring Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. This will call for partnerships with service providers, enabling the ‘Uberization of transportation’ and warehousing. Plastic shampoo sachets in India are now being recycled into building panels.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

FedEx Express initiates EV trials in India. FedEx Express announced that it will initiate electric vehicle trials in India as part of its larger plan to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040. .” In his final season, Ortiz lead the league in doubles and RBIs, making his final All-Star appearance. And now, he’s a Hall of Famer.