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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Japan farm exports in 2022 1st half hit record high as more dine out. Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise. The value of Japan’s agricultural and seafood exports in the first six months of 2022 expanded 13.1 UPS continues investments in lucrative healthcare arm. 7-Eleven acquires Skipcart delivery service.

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Doing Business in Japan

QAD

Japan has been an economic power throughout much of its history, despite a major economic downturn starting in the 1990s. Japan is currently the third largest economy in the world. In addition to its economic might, Japan has long been a model for manufacturers throughout the world. Manufacturing in Japan. of Japan’s GDP.

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Doing Business in Singapore

QAD

Typical manufactured products include electronics, chemicals, oil drilling equipment, petroleum refining, biomedical products, scientific instruments, telecommunications equipment, processed food and beverages, ship repair and offshore platform construction. billion of machinery and equipment, mineral fuel, chemicals, food and consumer goods.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Comparing the pre-pandemic 2018 Production Statistics to the 2021 Production Statistics published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), although car production has reduced over recent years, China remained the highest car producing country, followed by the United States, Japan and India.

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Can You Predict Supply Chain Disruptions in an Unpredictable World?

Logility

And because of the catastrophic impact on the global food supply, as well as food prices, more than a billion people could be pushed into famine and destitution. This means supply chain leaders have had to shift from using trains back to using ocean freight and getting goods to market takes longer.

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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. You cannot rest on your laurels in this world. Customers won’t have it.”. Source: Amazon.com.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

This acquisition builds on the Panasonic/Blue Yonder strategic relationship, established in January 2019 with a partnership, followed by the creation of a joint venture company in Japan in November 2019. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), almost 75 percent of all freight is transported by truck.