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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Simmons Foods Simmons Foods is a farm to fork poultry manufacturer. They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US. Then we are pulling out of an animal nutrition production facility and taking those finished products to a pet food manufacturing facility.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 7 – 13)

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Frozen dairy manufacturers reduce packaging footprint. Walmart, along with its partner DroneUp, now operates drone delivery hubs in seven states, including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Biden climate blueprint promotes modal shift away from trucks. US container imports tumbled in December.

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

GlobalTranz

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. Arkansas Business Limited Partnership, July 2, 2012. scdigest.com.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty. Arkansas was one of seven states with no formal lockdown orders. Status: Open. Status: Open. California.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

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.?? . back to pre-pandemic difficulty.? .

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How Ford is Implementing Big Data into its Supply Chain

RFgen

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

Lucas

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.