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Labor Shortages in Supply Chain & Logistics: They’re Not Subsiding

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, we conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. Workforce shortages are severe and they are taking a toll on customer service.

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Stord Acquires ProPack, Nutrition and Supplement Fulfillment Leader with Temperature-Controlled Warehouses across North America

Stord

With over 30 years of experience, ProPack has established itself as a trusted partner for world-class multichannel fulfillment, last-mile shipping, and value-added and reverse logistics services. This acquisition expands Stord’s comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to our customers.

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Understanding the Canadian Logistics Landscape with Dean Duffin

The Logistics of Logistics

This success, coupled with invaluable learning experiences, paved the path to the establishment of Linear Logistics, a full-service logistics firm based in Calgary. With a strong dedication to unparalleled customer service, Linear Logistics has flourished under his and his co-founder, Andrew’s guidance.

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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. The platform allows for increased control and management of the supply chain—with more efficient and high-quality data to improve communication and decision-making.

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Mars Wrigley’s Highly Successful Supply Chain Digital Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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Another Peloton Supply Chain and Customer Service Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on yet another turnabout in supply chain and customer service direction for a once high flyer in premium interactive fitness equipment and services. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Your Must-Have Gartner Debrief: The 4 Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023

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Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond.

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