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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Aside from cutting down trees to make the straws, it turned out that the straws were not recyclable, so there was just as much waste. Seasonal workers will have an opportunity to transition to full-time positions, Target said. Over the last few months, I’ve heard the term greenwashing over and over again. the company said Tuesday.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

Asset relocation takes time. The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. What to do?

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Asset relocation takes time. The availability of capacity in industries like the semiconductor industry is tight. The proliferation of products and capabilities is exponential with over 60% of capacity in Taiwan. But, even then, the relocation of capacity is not a snap of the fingers. Does this solve the problem?

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. .

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Immediate Retailer Actions to Overcome Logistics Delays!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Is Just In Time Past Its Time? Retailers should have had their goods by now yet for some their inventory hasn’t even left the country of manufacture. What are the options for Retailers to circumvent these logistics delays and get their inventory on hand in time for Holiday sales? Subscribe Here!

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Buying 2021 Holiday Gifts for the 2022 Holiday Season

Enterra Insights

”[1] Here’s the rub: “All those excess retail inventories are starting to weigh on warehousing markets. ” To make room for new inventory, many of America’s largest retailers are steeply discounting excess goods this summer. .” … And it’s not just Walmart.”[2]. ”[2].

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Why Innovation is the Name of the Distribution Game in 2019

Stord

But these challenges bring opportunity: companies that seek innovative solutions that deliver greater agility, automation and intelligence will not just thrive, they’ll also gain a significant competitive advantage. To meet these high standards, shippers must position inventory near their customers to speed delivery and lower last mile costs.