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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. cities over the course of the year, bringing the total number to 110. These smaller sites are hybrid—part fulfillment center, part delivery station.

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Will Trucking Challenges Transform JITS in North America?

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The advantage of a ‘pull’ system, over more traditional push based manufacturing, is that we only produce what is needed when it’s needed. Naturally, over the course of the next decade, this workforce is expected to dwindle significantly. Trucking Challenges in North America. But why just in North America?

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When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term

Logistics Viewpoints

When you can barely see beyond the bow of the ship, when extreme wind and waves threaten to throw you off course – or worse, sink you – it’s understandable that long-term thinking can get chucked overboard like so much extra ballast. 1 carrier stopping its dealings with even a portion of the world’s freight forwarders?

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

TBSx3 Launches Consortium With Freight Industry Giants to Fight Trade in Fake Goods with Blockchain (BlockchainNews). CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Manufacturers like P&G are having to do the same too. P&G Remaking Supply Chain Network (WSJ – sub.

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Chinese Lockdowns and the Future of Supply Chains

Enterra Insights

Of course, Shanghai isn’t the only Chinese city affected by COVID-19 outbreaks. … Authorities have now imposed restrictions on Beijing, while the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, a gateway for air freight, also limited the movement of people in May.” ”[2]. ”[4]. Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.”

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Writing: Working on My Book

Supply Chain Shaman

He is responsible for manufacturing, procurement, supply chain planning, logistics, quality, social responsibility and final product engineering. Prior to joining Starbucks, he worked at the executive leadership level in Europe, Latin America and North America at ICI, a global chemical company. It is a goal.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.