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The Advantage of Speed: The Cooper Health Supply Chain Relies Upon Real-time Risk Alerts

Logistics Viewpoints

Cooper University Health Care Relies Upon Real-time Alerts to Improve Operations Cooper University Health Care, like most companies, struggled with their supply chain during COVID. The company bought a risk solution that provides real-time alerts to potential supply disruptions. We knew exactly what we couldn’t get.”

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The Big Sigh

Supply Chain Shaman

” He replied, “You probably don’t know much about supply chain, but I am leading a supply chain team for a company that sells tools to Home Depot. ” I smiled, and responded, “I know a little about supply chain. The oppressive heatwave is passing in Pennsylvania.

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Parcel Volumes Decline But Revenue Increases for FedEx and UPS

Intelligent Audit

Meanwhile, UPS is bringing online two automated hubs— in Pennsylvania and California—and rolling out RFID tagging for each package, automated bagging and labeling, and robotic small sort induction. In addition, many are expanding service areas. AxleHire now has last-mile operations in 16 of the top 25 metro areas in the U.S.

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Good News For Workers In New (and Old) Distribution Centers

Lucas

Shiny new fulfillment centers built by Zulilly, Amazon and WalMart (among others) are creating thousands of new jobs in the shadows of shuttered manufacturing plants in places like Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania. According to the survey, 90% of DC managers say it is getting harder to hire hourly workers.

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Good News For Workers In New (and Old) Distribution Centers

Lucas

Shiny new fulfillment centers built by Zulilly, Amazon and WalMart (among others) are creating thousands of new jobs in the shadows of shuttered manufacturing plants in places like Bethlehem and Allentown, Pennsylvania. According to the survey, 90% of DC managers say it is getting harder to hire hourly workers.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware. If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. However, when currently shipping to or from Kentucky, you should ensure your supply chain partners are operational.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

If shipping to or from DC, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. . Shippers should check with individual supply chain partners to see if they are online. . If shipping to or from Kentucky, ensure your supply chain partners can handle freight. . Status: Open . Kentucky .