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This Week in Logistics News (August 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

However, for one man in Maryland, none of that matters. The 65-year-old Accekeek, Maryland man bought 15 identical tickets for the same lottery drawing. Full-to-bursting warehouses means fewer orders for manufacturers, which translates into lower levels of business activity and, ultimately, weaker growth.

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Extreme weather is risky business for supply chains

Resilinc

And for OEMs in virtually every manufacturing industry, supply chains are where much of their climate change risk lies. This of course starts with mapping the sites across the world that supply your business, including manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics providers several tiers below direct suppliers.

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Food Labels and Food Waste

Enterra Insights

It is NOT a purchase or safety date. • “Use by” date: The last date recommended by the manufacturer for the use of the product while at peak quality. Durbin notes, “Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. ” Confusion still reigns when it comes to this type of labeling.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Maryland sees a considerable amount of LTL shipments within the state. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Freight rates tend to be consistent and reasonable in this state.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Maryland sees a considerable amount of LTL shipments within the state. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Freight rates tend to be consistent and reasonable in this state.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Maryland sees a considerable amount of LTL shipments within the state. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Freight rates tend to be consistent and reasonable in this state.

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