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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

battery production site for Panasonic, and completion of Series D funding round for on demand warehousing provider Flex e. The Gigafactory facility is considered one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factories, surpassing six billion EV battery cells shipped. We include this week’s announcement of selection of a new U.S.

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FLEXE Recap: 2017 IWLA Convention & Expo

FLEXE

Last week, we got to take a little break from the Seattle rain and enjoy some beautiful weather at the 2017 IWLA Convention & Expo in Palm Springs. There was a lot of discussions about Amazon’s logistics and how it’s impacting warehouse owners and operators. It’s a good time to own a warehouse or be a broker.

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Omnichannel Logistics Solutions Takes the Supply Chain To The Next Level

GlobalTranz

of the WIOMAX SmartIoT Blog. Meanwhile, communication distances of more than 200 feet are ideal for increasing visibility in warehouse operations. The past few years have seen a steady push for more omnichannel logistics solutions, such as online or in-store returns, purchasing or shipping. What Does It Mean For 2017?

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Tens of Thousands of New Jobs, and One Worry: Robots

BlueYonder

Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. Inside cavernous halls known as fulfillment centers, workers retrieve coffee filters, diapers and other items that are then packaged and shipped to customers. warehouses.

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

ToolsGroup

Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We And having multiple smaller warehouses in strategic locations can enable you to do this – especially in the beverage industry. Because of the timing, even outsourced warehousing providers are slim on space. .” – Alex Phelan, CEO, Merchadise.

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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. Warehouses in New York and New Jersey are reopening in the next 30 days. Seattle is becoming a more favorable market for carriers and rejection rates are increasing. Status: Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 30 days. Seattle is becoming a more favorable market for carriers to head to with rejection rates increasing a bit. . Moving freight into Seattle, Ontario, California, and Denver , Colorado markets should pick up. Northeast Logistics . Arkansas .