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This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

The law will apply to tickets purchased in Minnesota or other states for concerts or other live events held in Minnesota. Robotic arms Robin and Sparrow were designed and manufactured at its Robotics Innovation Hub near Boston and help sort customer orders. That’s all for this week.

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Why It Matters

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. Both companies provide packaging materials to the food manufacturing industry. It was their way of “shaping demand.”

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Rivian’s Missed 2022 Production Performance and Executive Turnover

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports that Rivian Automotive fell short of its 2022 vehicle production goal and that several top executives have departed the company, including the company’s purchasing head. Previously, the company’s initial Chief Operating Officer departed at the end of 2019. Added Background.

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Rivian Automotive Learns Another Important Supply Chain Focused Lesson

Supply Chain Matters

Last week our news feed included an exclusive published report from The Wall Street Journal , Rivian Moves More Engineers Near Illinois EV Factory to Speed Up Output (Paid subscription required). Musk described the experience as “manufacturing hell” but the reality was a culmination of misaligned decisions among functions and operations.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

The outcome is expected to either significantly impact an existing automotive supplier network or prompt manufacturers and suppliers to move or begin operations. jointly develop technologies for electric vehicles, jointly develop connected-car technology, collaborate on advanced safety technologies, and expand complementary products.

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How to Sell CBD Online: Information and Tips on Selling CBD From Home

ShipBob

ShipBob can only fulfill orders for CBD products from our US fulfillment centers that meet the following criteria: Products are manufactured by a US-based company. It’s important for brands that offer high-demand products, like CBD, to ensure a smooth customer shopping and delivery experience. Products exclude vapes.

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The Trucking Industry In The COVID-19 Era

Shipchain

Professional truck drivers are currently facing a surging demand like none other. In particular, new and emerging technologies, like blockchain, can be beneficial. On the one hand, this increased demand has been beneficial in that rates for spot loads have been reported up.