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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

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In addition, Totaltech members who spend $500 in October will receive a $50 reward certificate to use on Best Buy purchases in December. Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 3 percent year-over-year to 828,016 TEUs in August, marking the first increase in 13 months, port officials said.

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

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This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

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On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

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The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. Keep it Simple : It’s important to not over complicate things. But, it can be overdone.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

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Decarbonization, which means reducing the amount of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions, can help in improving our present condition. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials. Sustainable warehousing.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

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In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. This section will present the case studies of P&G, Unilever and Coca-Cola respectively. Detailed plan is usually presented on A3 sized paper.

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8-Step Importing Guide For First Timers

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However, remember that not all suppliers are present at these trade shows. You will develop the business relationship directly with them and will enjoy better terms as you make more purchases. Negotiate Purchases. Usually, you’ll send a purchase order in anticipation of your purchase. Arrange Cargo Transport.