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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

households across six states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. The excess capacity includes warehouses in New York, New Jersey, Southern California and Atlanta, according to an article in Bloomberg.com that referenced anonymous sources. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,

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Blockchain: Preventing E. Coli Through Enhanced Traceability

Kinaxis

Consider that in mid-April, the earliest signs of an outbreak of the disease surfaced in New Jersey. Health officials narrowed the source down to romaine lettuce, but identifying which romaine lettuce from where is still a problem. Then on May 2nd, the U.S. First, consumers were instructed to avoid prechopped romaine lettuce.

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Continued Disruption and Added Cost Inflation Reflected in Key Global Transportation and Logistics Indices in March and Q1 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno, and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported a March 2022 record high value of 76.2.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. Arizona is known for its plentiful sunshine and arid climate, making it a great state to grow leafy vegetables all year long.