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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. In a word, it’s data.

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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.

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The PPE Shortage Nightmare is Far From Over – It’s About to Get Worse

NC State SCRC

Recent data that I obtained from a source identifies just how bad this problem continues to be. This is particularly bad in states like Hawaii, Indiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Utah. Sourcing of PPE has never been more important. Think again. In addition, about 16% of acute care centers have severe shortages of nurses and aides.