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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

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I was in San Diego for Kinaxis Kinexions , and it was a great trip (I will have a full recap of the conference next week). And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company secured fast maritime shipments as well as “airlift capacity to protect our suppliers.” Amazon recruiting mom-and-pop shops for rural deliveries.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26 – July 2)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx is currently working to “substantially” increase its capacity ahead of the holiday season by building out its infrastructure. Winnebago Industries , the motorhome manufacturer, is working to increase production after its backlog reached record levels amid high consumer demand.

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One Multinational’s Supply Chain Transformation Journey

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They source from approximately 15,000 suppliers with a sourcing spend of over €7 billion. It started in manufacturing and spread, step by step, to improvements in the way the company runs its supply chain. This manufacturer already has business continuity plans in place. But even multi-sourcing is not enough.

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Kinaxis Kinexions ’22: Ready. Together.

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Last week I attended Kinaxis Kinexions ’22 in San Diego, CA. This includes weather events, port strikes, capacity shortages, and unexpected demand spikes. It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 18 – 24)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Members can enjoy this benefit year-round by scanning their Amazon app at the register or purchasing with a credit card that’s registered to their Prime account. San Diego-based Platform Science is backed by Daimler Truck AG, as well as venture investors.

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Recession-Proof Businesses and Products: Staying Afloat During Economic Downturn

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Essential sectors like healthcare, grocers, household products, and fulfillment logistics are also seeing a rise in demand. . I had a customer ask if he could drive to my house in San Diego to get product. During a pandemic, hospitals operate at max or over max capacity. Freighting, fulfillment, and logistics.

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Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations

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Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif. Chanje will subsequently introduce a full range of EVs including trucks, delivery vans, and shuttle buses in a variety of lengths and capacities. Ryder was also recognized by the U.S.