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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

With global cargo lanes clogged, businesses are turning to new ways to deliver goods. Mississippi River cargo traffic near Luling, La. The former wartime airbase handled a record 1,655 international cargo arrivals in 2021, a 73% jump from 2019, and overall tonnage rose 18%. Businessweek. Photographer: Ryan Dickinson/U.S.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Beverage Industry 

Logility

Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Better long-term planning, supply planning, and just-in-time logistics are essential to address beverage industry supply chain challenges. Key Takeaways.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

Weller says that “until the Industrial Revolution, 150 years ago, we have lived our entire evolutionary history outdoors all day, every day. industrial supply chain but has been shut down for repairs 20 times in the last 10 years. DHL Express Teamsters work outdoors, loading and unloading approximately 360,000 pounds of cargo per day.

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Shipping Industry Lows Foil High Expectations

Intelligent Audit

Industry leaders grappling with ongoing labor struggles and plummeting volumes are lowering expectations for the supply chain’s busiest season. In an industry that’s always moving, here are the latest news and trend updates to keep you in the know. Plummeting Air Cargo Rates Trouble Shippers Worldwide. 11 media briefing.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

The company is paying participating small businesses a per-package fee to deliver Amazon orders within a 10-mile radius to their neighbors’ homes in states like Nebraska, Mississippi, and Alabama. Product shortages continue to be an issue, and baby formula is high on the list.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

BrightDrop, which plans to sell electric pallet movers this year and an electric cargo van next year, will deliver 500 FedEx delivery vehicles this year. One year in, industry experts say that the ELD mandate has leveled the playing field among motor carriers and reduced driver hours-of-service (HOS) violations.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 29 – February 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 The company is launching the Student Ambassador Program on March 1 at Mississippi Valley State University, Jackson State University, Fayetteville State University, LeMoyne-Owen College, Lane College, Tennessee State University, Paul Quinn College, and Miles College. percent in 2021.