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Study Shows Two-Thirds of Companies Yet to Execute Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex. Founded in 2002, Spinnaker has offices in Boston, Columbus, Denver, Houston, Memphis, Pittsburgh, London, and Singapore. New survey finds that most companies are still formulating and gaining support for a digital strategy, with fear of change and data challenges as leading roadblocks.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon showed off its next-generation drone at a recent event near Boston to highlight the future of delivery. The 80-pound hexagon-shaped aircraft, about 5½ feet in diameter, is nimble enough to make deliveries in highly populated areas such as Boston, Atlanta and Seattle.

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Van freight gears up for the holidays

DAT Solutions

The Dallas and Houston markets continue to be extremely slow, with weak load-to-truck ratios. Falling lane included: Philadelphia to Boston slipped 16¢ to $3.72/mile. Out East, Buffalo to Columbus recovered 21¢ to hit $2.21/mile. Not So Hot. Overall, the state has a load-to-truck ratio of 3.1

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

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In select cities across the United States, including Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Boise, Idaho, customers will have access to Ulta’s more than 25,000 products spanning skincare, cosmetics, fragrances and haircare on demand through DoorDash Drive, which provides direct delivery for businesses.

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2019 Conferences for Consumer Goods Professionals

Alloy

7–10, ISM2019 (Houston, TX) Apr. 24–26, NACDS Total Store Expo (Boston, MA) Sep. 7–10, ISM2019 (Houston, TX) Apr. 24–26, NACDS Total Store Expo (Boston, MA) Sep. join us for cocktail reception Monday evening at the Hudson Bar Room, a 5 minute walk from Javits Convention Center! RSVP > Feb. RSVP > Feb.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

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This summer has been an interesting one weather-wise in the Boston area. And obviously this is not only in the Boston area. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12.

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How Ecommerce Brands Are Helping Fight COVID-19 (Coronavirus) + Resources for Those in Need

ShipBob

They will deliver free, fresh salads and bowls to hospitals in the cities they serve: DC Area, Philadelphia, Boston, NYC, SF, LA, Chicago, and Houston. Sweetgreen is offering free meals to healthcare workers and first responders in the coming days. Submit your hospital here. Free scrubs: Figs.

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