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

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Its robotic system called Sequoia lifts and sorts containers and eases the strain on employees to bend and stretch. Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure. billion, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

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This is because chipmakers are facing a slump in demand due to the worsening state of the global economy. As a result, shortages are alleviating across the board, and supply constraints caused by record demand for chips during the pandemic are less widespread. CVS tries out remote system to help fill prescriptions.

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The State of Holiday Shipping & Learnings for Next Peak Season

Intelligent Audit

Understanding the state of holiday shipping and learnings for the next peak season means realizing that rates are always going to jump-start near Halloween. Any conversation about the state of holiday shipping would be incomplete without discussing ocean freight congestion and shortages. FedEx packages to Illinois had a 15.3%

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

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The rest of this article provides general information on shipping CBD products. It’s important for brands that offer high-demand products, like CBD, to ensure a smooth customer shopping and delivery experience. One of the most popular platforms to buy domains from is GoDaddy.com. Products contain <0.3% What is CBD?

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Podcast: Daniel Stanton on Technology, Education, and Disruption

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They have, or are looking for, a supply chain job and they need a better understanding of the tools, the rules and the jargon. There’s been a lot of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and rebranding in supply chain solutions, so I’ve updated all those software program names. 2020 is really the year for supply chain.

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3 Uses of IoT Tech Spurring Sustainability in Supply Chains

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In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. The Internet has already transformed the way individuals interact, make choices, and process information.

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Labor Rights and Logistics Emissions Remain Top-of-Mind for Logistics Providers

Intelligent Audit

As shippers contend with high fuel surcharges and an ongoing capacity crisis, shipping giant FedEx is providing little relief in its announcement of 2022 peak season surcharges. According to SupplyChainDive , FedEx has “ has pursued more profitability per shipment under new CEO Raj Subramaniam as demand has waned. kg to 2.55