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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the largest supercomputer in the world for AI training has just been unveiled. And now on to this week’s logistics news. UPS has been preparing contingencies for some time. But here’s the kicker: there are eight more on the way. Hopefully this doesn’t mean that Judgement Day is coming.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. But I just read an article about another labor shortage Walmart is facing: store managers. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just five weeks away. A number of companies are looking to woo consumers with low-end devices priced for challenging times. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Lower fees, no wait times, are top reasons for grocery pick-up. Another is getting a product strategy in place.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. As contractors across the logistics industry begin questioning their relationships with carrier networks , the FRONTdoor Collective is taking a new approach.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 30 – February 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

But this time, things are different for a number of reasons. Instead, he will lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into battle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 55 th modern Super Bowl. And third, for the first time in Super Bowl history, a team will be playing in its home stadium. Porsche 3D prints parts that lighter and stronger.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.25-3.1

Freight Plus

Trucking companies enjoyed a boom year as revenues and operating profits scaled new heights, while bankruptcies were at an all-time low. Amazon has paired down its parcel, brokerage, last mile, and logistics activity with XPO, according to J.P. Livingston acquired by Platinum Equity. Livingston acquired by Platinum Equity.

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Billion Dollar Port Plan Brings Mega-Retailer To Mexico

Elementum

The route is part of the the Kansas City Southern (KCS) network and is one of a few new options carriers like Maersk (the company Walmart contracts) have started to provide as an alternative to the West Coast port congestion. Before the mega-retailer started shipping goods through Lazaro Cardenas, the KCS had fallen on hard times.

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