Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Parallel Event This week , business broadcasting network CNBC’s popular Mad Money host Jim Cramer traveled to Seattle to conduct an on-air interview with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. The continuous monitoring of the market segment and broader consumer buying tendencies is very much essential.

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DAT Solutions

JULY 12, 2017

But even though van volumes were down, rates went up in Northeast, spurred by retail trade and consumer goods moving into place for Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Outbound rates were down in Stockton, CA , and the lane to Seattle lost ▼18¢ at $2.67. Houston to Chicago dropped 17¢ to $1.60/mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Increased demand for consumer goods, especially as the pandemic has lingered on, are exacerbating the capacity crunch.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 18, 2018

And in July 2018, Seattle imposed the first U.S. Seattle-based Starbucks, recognizing the mood of its customers, announced (shortly before the Seattle ban became public) that they will eliminate all plastic straws by 2020. ban on straws, following the lead of Vancouver a few months earlier. Portland, Ore., and San Francisco.

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Supply Chain Insights

APRIL 8, 2015

I made a list and wrote Seattle, San Francisco, and Austin. Then there’s the “Super Creative Core” which is about 12% of all the jobs in the US across science, engineering, education, computer programming, research and a smattering of arts, design and media workers thrown in for good measure. Where else could I go to do what I do?

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Last week, a published report from the Seattle Times was headlined: Amazon going big to fill the delivery void left by Shopify’s retreat. Sellers can reportedly count on reliable and fast transit times with trusted carriers, at up to 25 percent lower costs compared to alternatives.

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crisp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A data-driven vision In the fast-moving, dynamic world of consumer goods, agility is paramount. Imagine a scenario where ZURU’s latest product iteration is flying off the shelves in Seattle but has significant stock left in Miami. ZURU’s secret weapon?

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