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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti

The Logistics of Logistics

Jason relocated from Connecticut where he served as the Vice President of Business Recruitment at the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. Jason holds a Master of Public Administration degree and Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. FedEx has agreed to buy an ownership stake in the logistics technology vendor Berkshire Grey as part of a multi-year deal to stock its fulfillment centers with the tech firm’s robotic order fulfillment systems.

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Why XPO is Spinning Off GXO with Mark Manduca

The Logistics of Logistics

Mark is the Chief Investment Officer of XPO which is leader in logistics, brokerage and LTL. Mark Manduca currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer of XPO ’s global logistics segment. About XPO Logistics. XPO Logistics, Inc. XPO Logistics, Inc. XPO Logistics, Inc. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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GXO Direct to Use AI To Drive Labor Efficiencies

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Steve Lewis, the president of GXO Direct, the shared services division of GXO Logistics, spoke at Blue Yonder’s ICON user conference. GXO (NYSE: GXO) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut with nearly 1,000 warehouses and more than 130,000 employees globally. Those days, for GXO at least, are gone.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 21 – 27)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. American Eagle Acquires Logistics Startup. Business Insider reported that American Eagle acquired a Walmart alum’s logistics startup. The post This Week in Logistics News (August 21 – 27) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Point Pickup Acquires GrocerKey.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. Intel turns to reverse logistics to create “circular economy”. According to Intel Supply Chain Manager Greg Skrovan, the new focus is transforming the company’s reverse logistics supply chain, making it a “circular economy.” But then again, who doesn’t love a good chocolate sample?