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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Walmart Canada is piloting an automated receiving solution.

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Scaling a FreightTech Business with Mark McEntire

The Logistics of Logistics

Founded in 2016, and located in Fort Wayne, IN, Princeton TMX provides an intuitive user experience, configured to meet specific business requirements and streamline, automate, and optimize all modes of transportation. In 2017, Mark was awarded the Supply Chain and Demand Chain Executive “Pro To Know”. Mark earned a B.S.

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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron has also played a key role in the success of FourKites, a logistics technology company. He is also a regular speaker at leading supply chain universities, including the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton Supply Chain College. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

Logistics Viewpoints

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. Transportation procurement needs to support both customer service and a company’s internal supply chain goals. They are a leading supplier of poultry, pet food and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in the US. The freight market is mercurial.

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Walmart Making Significant Bet on Warehouse Robotics

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights communication made by retailer Walmart regarding a significant bet on warehouse robotics having attractive operating profitability promise. At this DC , robots unload cases of goods from truck trailers while autonomous forklifts move materials within the facility.

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FOSC: Collaboration drives last-mile success

The Logistics of Logistics

With all the disruptions in the supply chain since 2020, the last mile has been in a constant state of flux. It provides shippers access to a large network of last-mile providers (FRONTDoor Partners) as well as developing technology like route optimization and planning tools, and other tech commonly requested by its FDPs.

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

GlobalTranz

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. million employees without a focus on good supply chain management. ” The Key’s To Walmart’s Supply Chain Management Excellence over the Year. ” Walmart states early on.

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