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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Following an expansion across New England earlier this year, Stop & Shop is adding the Flashfood program to more than 60 of its stores across Long Island, New York City, Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Electronics seller Crutchfield Corp.

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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

But, more commonly there are downside surprises: customers lower the volume they want on an order, delay their order, there are manufacturing problems, logistics problems, staffing issues, to name the most obvious downside risks. The network supports downstream channel partners, upstream supply partners, and logistics partners.

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The Last Mile Logistics Nightmare of Fines, Booted, and Towed Vehicles

Logistics Viewpoints

Megan Broccoli, who is the CEO and founder of Voi, is able to document the incredible hassle and administrative burden associated with these kinds of fines because her company works to help carriers solve these problems. Broccoli explained, “logistics companies face 7 to 10 timers more citations than a person in a car faces.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. The primary challenge is figuring out how to locate and gather the right data, and then delivering it along with existing order documentation. This is essential for carriers and logistics providers, who operate key components of the enterprise supply chain.

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Logistics 2.0: Tech Spotlight: Cargomatic

FLEXE

In this weeks episode of Logistics 2.0, we are introducing a new segment called “Tech Spotlight” The Tech Spotlight will be focused on innovative companies & products in the logistics, warehousing & supply chain management industries. Welcome to Logistics 2.0! The post Logistics 2.0:

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Counterfeiting is on the rise….projected to exceed $3 TRILLION in 2022

NC State SCRC

A stroll down Canal Street in New York City is filled with vendors hawking their counterfeit goods. Counterfeit products are commonly thought to be a problem in niche industries, including luxury handbags and apparel, music and DVD movies, running shoes, jewelry, and of course, Rolex Watches. How bad can the problem be?

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. cities have launched Smart City Logistics innovations and protocols, following the lead of Europe and Asia. ?