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This Week in Logistics News (August 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Point Pickup Technologies , headquartered in Connecticut, a last-mile provider to retailers, announced that it has acquired GroceryKey, a Madison, WI based e-commerce platform provider. UK car manufacturing output fell -37.6% Point Pickup customers include Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Giant Eagle and more.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. The home-goods retailer says in a complaint filed with U.S. Amazon and local officials gathered in Windsor, Connecticut, on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new warehouse.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. Connecticut. AB&R® is a GS1 US Solution Partner , and if you’re not sure your barcode is compliant, there’s no need to guess. Business Email *. Job Title *.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? Connecticut? ? . Connecticut officials have issued a mandatory shutdown until May 20.?? . It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region? Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity.?? . California ? . Mostly Open? . Businesses?throughout

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. Connecticut. Connecticut officials have issued a mandatory shutdown until May 20. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. California. Status: Partially Open. New Hampshire.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. As same-day delivery becomes more important to consumers, retailers are looking at innovative ways to deliver on this expectation. chipmaking equipment to factories in China that manufacture advanced NAND chips.

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

Deere & Company (brand name John Deere) is famed for the manufacture and supply of machinery used in agriculture, construction, and forestry, as well as diesel engines and lawn care equipment. Retail activity is extremely seasonal, with the majority of sales occurring between March and July. Deere & Company.