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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. And within the sector, the warehousing and storage category has added the most jobs. million gallons of fuel every year, according to the request.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 18-22, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Germany, Belgium, Estonia and the U.S., Whether it’s a truck on the road, a guy on a bicycle, a drone in the sky, or a droid on the sidewalk, finding the right formula and environment for profitable last-mile delivery remains the biggest challenge for companies. with more than 50,000 miles planned this year.

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What is a Sourcing Agency and How does it work?

SCMDOJO

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. Having procured materials for esteemed companies in Pakistan, they boast a proven track record in strategic procurement, particularly for both forced and planned outages.

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What are Dark Stores, and How do they Work? [+ case studies]

Unleashed

If you think it’s just a trend for huge grocery companies, think again: retailers like Nordstrom have leapt aboard, and delivery start-ups have raised billions in funding in recent years. Dark stores do use physical outlets, but these spaces are eCommerce warehouses, distribution centres or micro-fulfilment hubs.

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Autonomous Vehicles Maker Clevon Launches in U.S.

Multichannel Merchant

The company was spun out of Estonian automated logistics provider Cleveron in March of this year, and is listed on Nasdaq’s North Baltic Exchange. The company claims a 30% reduction in last-mile costs with its zero-emission vehicles. “Safety is the most important thing,” Agur said. launch last week. launch last week.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Europe has seen plenty of activity in terms of mergers and acquisitions, including the take-over of the major French family-owned company Norbert Dentressangle by America’s XPO Logistics. Globally, warehousing is outsourced by 67%. >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. Companies have an ever-growing need for systems integration, not only internally but also externally with their chain partners. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic.