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This Week in Logistics News (March 26 – April 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Chip shortage forces GM to pause production at Indiana plant. Inside of a large facility in the Dallas area, they fill thousands of prescriptions for customers who take medications to manage or treat high blood pressure, diabetes, or other conditions. US eases tariffs on UK steel and aluminum. UK lifts tariffs on US whiskey.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

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. The distribution hub will be operated by XPO Logistics Supply Chain, which has already started hiring.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta. He is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Identify vulnerabilities and don’t let your guard down.

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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

FTR Transportation Conference 2015 Indianapolis, Indiana; September 15-17. 13th Annual American Supply Chain and Logistics Summit Dallas, Texas; September 29-October 1. The conference will focus on strategies for creating a strong safety culture within the industry, and using new data capabilities to improve safety.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 3.11-3.15

Freight Plus

Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground. What a year,” John Walsh, Mack Trucks VP of Marketing, said during a media briefing at the Work Truck Show at the Indiana Convention Center last week, according to FleetOwner. “If Trucking rates stabilize after 8-week dive.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Indiana is another agrarian state, producing quite a bit of grains and vegetables. Like Illinois, Indiana grows mostly corn and soybeans as well as a sizeable tomato and melon crop. To better identify the fluctuations in the Texas market, we are dividing it into two regions—the Laredo area and the greater Dallas area.

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Toyota Consolidating Operations in Texas

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Jim Lentz, chief executive of Toyota’s North American operations, said the decision to consolidate in the Dallas suburb stemmed from conversations he had with Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda about a year ago, soon after Mr. Lentz got his current job. before choosing the Dallas-Plano area, a person familiar with the matter said.

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