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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. Diving deeper into the factors behind cost increases, Dick’s management noted the high fuel prices that continue to increase.

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Adderall one of many drugs, medical supplies at risk

Resilinc

Media reports blame the shortages on workforce issues at Teva and rising demand for the drug associated with the proliferation of online ADHD diagnosis services. Pharma consulting and research firm Advisory Group reported Nov. This weakness was highlighted by the Biden Administration in its June 2021 supply chain report.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

More on Maersk’s transition to an end-to-end provider can be found in this 2020 report. Even closer to end customers, in August, Maersk acquired Visible SCM, a Utah-based B2B/B2C company, which handles over 200,000 orders a day across nine fulfillment centers, as well as a European counterpart. This isn’t just about purchasing power.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

For some vineyards, they rely on specific barrels to give their wine its signature flavor; but reports are circulating that delays of 6 to 8 months are the norm for these barrels today. This is simply another example of how the combination of capacity, manufacturing, and port delays impacts every aspect of our lives.