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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

These sixteen states were joined by the District of Columbia, the City of New York, and a Bay Area organization. Environmental and labor groups filed separate suits. The lawsuits argue that the agency’s environmental analysis to justify spending up to $11.3 billion on the gas trucks, which only get 8.6

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. District of Columbia. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. Job Title *. Company Name *. California.

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Hurricane Florence Update: Impacts, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices

Elementum

Analysts warned last week that Hurricane Florence could cost retailers $700 million. Response: State of Emergency declarations were already made in the states of Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Henry McMaster of South Carolina ordered residents in coastal areas to evacuate.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The companies said Wednesday that the collaboration will use Ford Escape hybrids with Argo AI technology for Walmart deliveries in Miami, the District of Columbia and Austin, Texas. The company says the aim is to cut emissions “from raw material to retailer.”

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. District of Columbia. Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. California. Status: Partially Open.

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Logistics Market Stays Flat as May Begins

Zipline Logistics

However, the new order has a few modifications and allows for retail and other non-essential businesses to begin reopening on May 4. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . District of Columbia . Arkansas . Status: Open .

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An update on required ‘Conflict’ Metals reporting…

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Retailer J.C. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down part of the regulation. A majority of companies whose filings were reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, including Walt Disney & Co., and LG Display Co., and Office Depot Inc. Penney Co. , The company didn’t respond to a request for comment.