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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press. At this time, the company does not provide customers with any information about who is delivering their packages. Bank Freight Payment Index. I guess she’ll have to work some of that Taylor magic.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly? We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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4 Ways to Keep Shipments Moving Smoothly During Annual Leave!

Supply Chain Game Changer

You must think of ways to stop your newly persuaded customers from becoming irritated with any aspect of the purchasing process. Proactively Encourage Employees to Book Leave — So They Don’t All Leave It Till the Last Minute. When you are in low season, encourage your employees to book leave.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 23-27, 2017)

Talking Logistics

DCLI to Purchase TRAC Intermodal’s Domestic Chassis Fleet. I’ve been writing about the future of delivery lately (see here and here ), and Amazon announced yet another permutation this week: Amazon Key, which allows customers to have their packages securely delivered inside their home without having to be there. in September.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Freight Companies Scramble to Reroute Goods in Wake of Harvey (WSJ – sub. BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Robinson acquires Milgram & Company. Körber acquires HighJump.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Yet all of the functions that we now associate with Supply Chain have been around for a very long time: Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, Procurement and Purchasing, Warehousing and many more. Both business strategy and specialized software are used in these endeavors to create a competitive advantage.

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Disrupting Logistics Ain’t Easy

Talking Logistics

Shyp is a startup that “picks up, packages, and ships anything at the best price, through major international carriers like USPS, UPS and FedEx, for business and everyday use.”. We charge a $5 pickup fee, and that includes the packaging and coming to your home. Shyp and Uber: Pulling the Plug on Disruption. It doesn’t.”.