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“Why Do I have to Wait?” Supply Chain Disruption Gets Its Day

Logistics Viewpoints

Meanwhile, supply shortages and price inflation are getting the front page in consumer-focused publications and plenty of airtime on televised news. Many consumers, including myself, become irritated by the sight of empty store shelves where our favorite consumer goods are typically stored. And rightfully so.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. Mars Wrigley chose Transplace, now UBER Freight, for North America and a partnership with Maersk/E2Open for ocean freight. The algorithms generate recommendations on optimal ways to rebalance inventory based on cost and service level impacts.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. More sustainable investing – Impact investing was on the rise before COVID-19 and the recent racial justice protests.

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The emerging shape of recovery

SupplyShift

Rethinking inventory and origination – Consumer goods companies are questioning the wisdom of maintaining lean inventories and sourcing from suppliers in distant locations. More sustainable investing – Impact investing was on the rise before COVID-19 and the recent racial justice protests.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon announces new changes to inventory limits. Earth Day roundup: companies announce sustainability goals. Bank of America sounding the alarm on collapsing freight demand. Existing inventory that fits the qualification for the extra-large storage type will automatically be reclassified as extra-large.

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How Product Design Impacts the Supply Chain

Logichain Solutions

Product standardization and common components that are used in many different products reduce the requirements for changeovers on the production lines and for high inventory. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. Retailers also prefer products that take up less storage space and can be stacked easily.

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How Product Design Impacts the Supply Chain

Logichain Solutions

Product standardization and common components that are used in many different products reduce the requirements for changeovers on the production lines and for high inventory. This applies to road transportation as well as sea and air freight. Retailers also prefer products that take up less storage space and can be stacked easily.