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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

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In the early morning hours of April 26, at approximately 1:35am, a cargo ship leaving Baltimore Harbor struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, triggering a catastrophic collapse of the 1.6-mile-long The end result of the loss of propulsion was the ship crashing into the bridge. mile-long span. An estimated 11.5

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

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Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Status: Open.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

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cross-industry?reopening, Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back Arkansas ? . Arkansas was one of seven states with no formal lockdown orders. There are few restrictions for businesses so shippers moving freight in or out of Arkansas should not expect to see any disruption from closures.?? . Arizona ? .

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

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restaurant industry made in 2013. The evolution of Walmart’s supply chain includes three elements, according to a 2012 article from Arkansas Business: distribution practices, operating its own fleet of trucks, and technology. The data is shared with suppliers who know when to ship more products. Decades in the Making.

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How Ford is Implementing Big Data into its Supply Chain

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Annibal Sodero, assistant professor at the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, called big data management “the next frontier in retail” in a recent video on Supply Chain Brain. Big data can also be used to make estimations about the time a certain carrier will ship a product.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 25 – 31)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the spring of 2022, Walmart created a new position among the roughly 15,000 employees who work at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Industry-wide e-commerce returns skyrocketed during pandemic lockdowns. sending the service and education industries into upheaval. But Walmart is looking at bikes in a different way.

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The Ecommerce Effect on Warehouse Operations | Reduce Warehouse Cost With Energy Efficient Technology | The Amazon and Walmart Standard

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Key Takeaways: Next day shipping creates a need for speed in warehouse operations. The project will allow researchers to work with the leading manufacture of electric forklifts: Raymond Corporation. The rising demand of faster shipping puts pressure on warehouses so incorporating innovative technology is extremely important.