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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning

Intelligent Audit

For example, including ports that are further away from warehouses or stores could lead to higher inland transportation costs and potential delays if the ports do not have the right equipment — or enough of it — to handle a retailer’s imports. 57% said that at least 3% to 6% of total sales were lost.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Warehouses in New Jersey and New York are reopening in the next 10-20 days and we expect to see an increase in outbound volume as a result. . Delaware ? . Despite its small population, Delaware ’s stay-at-home order was extended until June 1 when the state will begin reopening. ? . until that time.?? .

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History Repeats Itself Without Supply Chain Leadership

Supply Chain Shaman

My ex-husband decided that we were going to move to Delaware. My Monday morning staff meetings could have been a Saturday night live skit. Frank, the line manager for manufacturing, dominated the meetings. It is also a story for a young supply chain manager attempting to make a difference, but feeling stymied. The problem?