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This Week in Logistics News (June 11-15, 2018)

Talking Logistics

In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Home Depot Sets $1.2 Billion Supply-Chain Overhaul (WSJ – sub. beefs up security of air cargo imports (American Shipper). The Physical Transformation of Supply Chains. Supreme Court Turns Aside J.B.

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Global study reveals increased use of third party logistics providers and outsourced logistics services key to success in emerging markets

Supply Chain Network

In addition to documenting the evolution of the third-party logistics market, this year’s report also provides an in-depth analysis of logistics operations in emerging markets and the electronics industry as well as talent management to address the skills shortage in the logistics industry. supply chain.”. “As

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Teamsters Labor Union Ratifies UPS Labor Agreement

Supply Chain Matters

economy and for industry supply chains. Added safety and health protections are also included that outline installation of vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. In the labor negotiations involving U.S. All rights reserved.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

Nestle USA , a business unit of Nestle SA, is investing in regenerative agriculture practices across its DiGiorno supply chain to reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The renewed strike at 30 Canadian ports has been called off, for now, after a see-saw of work and walk-outs.