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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. Last month, the company released its third annual “Brand Protection Report” and said it disposed of over 6 million counterfeit goods in 2022. Inventories at U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X. Procter & Gamble is taking note.

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Do People Skills Matter in the World of Logistics?

The Logistics of Logistics

But if companies want to capture a true picture of supply chain success, they need to measure employees’ interpersonal performance, too.” www.Annholm.net is located in Minneapolis/St. According to Supply Chain Quarterly , Quarter 4, 2011 issue: “Supply chain scorecards typically focus on operational metrics.

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Walmart First to Deliver Driverless Middle Mile

Multichannel Merchant

It’s a model being replicated across retail as companies look to make their supply chain and inventory management as lean and efficient as possible. Best Buy, for example, has converted some stores in its hometown of Minneapolis into hybrid facilities by shrinking sales floor space and increasing on-site fulfillment operations.

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Why Branch Put Down Roots in Minneapolis

Freightera

It’s Twin Cities Startup Week , a gathering of the creatives, hackers, investors, makers, entrepreneurs, and startups that are powering the economic future of Minneapolis and St. We’re excited about our future in Minneapolis. Hiring the best talent is essential for startups and large technology companies. Paul, Minnesota.

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Applause!

Supply Chain Shaman

This post is a commentary to companies that are challenging the traditional Advanced Planning System (APS) paradigms and trying to forge a new path. With its origins in “fast MRP”, the company has gone through multiple name changes to establish an identity and gain market traction. I am part of the problem. 1) Kinaxis.

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Trends 2022: Retail

Enterra Insights

Companies have lots of money. With many companies discouraging cash transactions during the pandemic, the use of digital wallets increased. He states, “I don’t think we have an issue with demand. I think incomes are strong. Retail sales are strong. The problem is the supply side. ”[8]. ” Use of digital wallets.

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