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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

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Walmart in the news: Walmart, suppliers continue sustainability collaboration. Small businesses getting squeezed out in push for warehouse space. Walmart began working with Alert in 2016 and launched a test of the autonomous cart-based system in a 20,000-square-foot warehouse connected to a supercenter in Salem, New Hampshire, in 2019.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)

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A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. JD.com has been rapidly growing its logistics unit by focusing on warehousing growth, including in international markets.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

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And now on to this week’s logistics news. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. and raided the Beijing offices of Mintz Group, a due-diligence firm based in New York. semiconductor company Micron Technology, citing national-security risks.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

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These inventory limits determine how many units of various products sellers can send to a warehouse at any given time — thus, any changes made to inventory limits could impact whether or not a seller is able to keep enough product in stock. Hoexter said the shippers’ view of rates have “melt(ed) down,” hitting a low not seen since May 2020.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8)

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The company, which fully outsources parts production and machine assembly, is battling smartphone manufacturers and carmakers over the vital components. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart tells suppliers new fuel and pickup fees are coming. .” Amazon to swap vans for walking, bikes in London.

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms – The Challenges of a Restricted Product Supply Chain

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Alcohol and tobacco manufacturers have to keep a close eye on their supply chains. Some consumers are not allowed to buy certain products due to legal restrictions. There are goods that can’t be sold in specific regions, to children, to ex-convicts or after governments pass relevant regulations. Shouldering Responsibility.

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Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms – The Challenges of a Restricted Product Supply Chain

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Alcohol and tobacco manufacturers have to keep a close eye on their supply chains. Some consumers are not allowed to buy certain products due to legal restrictions. There are goods that can’t be sold in specific regions, to children, to ex-convicts or after governments pass relevant regulations. Shouldering Responsibility.