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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

The bolded line is key, explaining why Amazon’s acquisitions have shaken markets – the Whole Foods acquisition prompted a $12 billion drop in grocery shares and the PillPack acquisition triggered a $15 billion dollar pharmaceutical share drop. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition.

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The Supply Chain Impact of Europe’s Refugee Crisis

Kinaxis

According to a recent UNHCR report , nearly 60 million people were forcibly displaced in 2014 from countries such as Iraq, Eritrea, and Afghanistan. So, how can the supply chain fulfill refugees’ basic requirements for food, water, shelter, and medical assistance? Of those 60 million people, 19.5 million were refugees.

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An Ecommerce Guide to Dark Store: What It Is and How Does It Work?

ShipBob

That’s why many people love shopping at a local physical store; they can find what they’re looking for, make a purchase, and have it same day. Once the order is placed, items can be picked and packed in the dark store and either shipped or picked up by the customer locally. Why is the dark store concept growing?

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Forced Labor in Seafood Supply Chains

EcoVadis

The amount of ocean products consumers can purchase from grocery stores and restaurants is bountiful and varied. Numerous 2015 media reports exposed slave conditions in the Thai fishing sector. France is now following the lead of the U.K. Introduction. Shrimp tacos. Blackened catfish. Grilled mahi-mahi. Salmon burgers.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel. But things have changed today.

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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

Zara also works with Air France, KLM Cargo and Emirates Air in order that they can coordinate directly with the airlines to make the outbound shipments to its stores and bring back some raw materials and semi-finished materials with return legs. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.