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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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The retailer plans to double the number of sites in the coming years and currently operates more than 55 dedicated same-day sites across the U.S. Multiple members of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) were the recipients of the funds. Retailers estimate 13.7 Retailers estimate 13.7 percent, or $24.5

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

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Target Chief Operating Officer John Mulligan said on an earnings conference call Wednesday that the overstocking that weighed on the company last year was “in the rearview mirror” and that the retailer was turning toward getting fresh merchandise into stores for the fall. So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs.

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. Based on earnings transcripts, here’s how retailers are ensuring they get their inventories in time for the holiday season.

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The Journey to End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain Visibility Is Ongoing

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It means being able to see where a shipment or an order is while it’s in transit — whether on a truck, a railcar, an ocean liner or a cargo plane — anywhere in the world. In layman’s terms, it’s fundamentally about seeing everything, everywhere. But E2E is much bigger, and this is what industry leaders cannot afford to be confused about.

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Retailers and brands get on the resale wagon

Cathy Roberson

Retailers and brands are wringing out as much revenue as they can from costly inventories and returned merchandise. These providers offer retailers, brands, and others an online platform to sell gently used goods. Think of them as online consignment shops for individuals and also for retailers and brands. According to J.

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Retail giants crush the rush with charters, air freight

Resilinc

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

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Procter & Gamble (P&G) , the American multinational consumer goods corporation, is continuing to invest in digital transformation, focusing specifically on the supply chain, retail execution, and environmental sustainability. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0