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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

The carriers’ levies are based on the on-highway diesel prices set each week by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

I certainly saw a lot of exhibitors touting their AI capabilities, especially when it came to more informed decision making across the entire supply chain network. This means that air cargo is about to play an expanded role in the supply chain ecosystem. Uber purchased Drizly in a cash-and-stock deal back in 2021.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of over 100 supply chain crisis statistics to help you stay informed and build a more agile, resilient supply chain. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Source: Consultancy.UK.

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Better Inventory Management Requires International Suppliers To Step Up to Digital Transformation and Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

Just last year many were chartering their own cargo ships to get all these goods to their destinations.) What’s in manufacturing? Inbound/procurement teams could view SKUs at facilities with low days of supply, and drill into orders in the yard with low SKUs. Complete visibility into inventory. What’s stuck at the port?

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The Benefits of IoT And Real Time Actionable Data

Gravity Supply Chain

Leveraging the power of data ensures you not only know where your inventory is but also the status of all the components and products en route from manufacturer to the final destination at any given time. overall environmental/health status of cargo. Our products support industry needs, spanning areas such as: Sourcing.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

Smart Home: Amazon Alexa – Virtual assistant technology integrated into Amazon Echo devices for voice-controlled smart home automation and information retrieval. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Robinson put together information on four key subjects that will help your PPE supply chain run smoother during a time when simplicity is what you need most. Over the past several months, China has been the main source for PPE. Policy 12 created a white and blacklist of manufacturers and suppliers. Exporting PPE from China.