Enterra Insights

MARCH 24, 2020

.”[1] Toilet paper wasn’t the only essential involved in panic buying, food and bottled water were also emptied from store shelves. “You wouldn’t know it from the bare grocery store shelves across the country,” Jacob Bunge ( @jacobbunge ) and Jesse Newman ( @jessenewman13 ) write, “but America has plenty of food.

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2024

Consider offering volume discounts and free shipping incentives to lift AOV. ” Running a niche food brand isn’t an easy task – what have been your biggest hurdles so far? Seaweed is an emerging industry in New Zealand, so finding local seaweeds at food grade quality is an ongoing challenge.”

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

While I think this through, here are the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon to Launch Delivery Service That Would Vie With FedEx, UPS (WSJ – sub. Amazon to deliver Whole Foods groceries in two hours for Prime users (CNBC). Shipping with Amazon. and FedEx Corp.”

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2017

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. Shipping Networks (WSJ – sub. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics. How did we get here so fast?

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

— In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. Furthermore, DSV will now be truly global within contract logistics and expand into road freight activities outside Europe. But is bigger better?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. Online Shopping: Disrupting Retail, and Drivers’ Lives (New York Times). or Albertsons Cos., UPS launched its U.S.

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Unleashed

APRIL 2, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news Insights from an ecommerce niche-market pioneer Tips for reducing transportation costs Job opportunities from Sony, Patagonia, and more In supply chain headlines Food & Beverage sector sees continued growth and innovation. The F&B industry added 1.4

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 30, 2017

As two of the world’s largest retailers, Amazon and Walmart wage a battle royale for supremacy, the role of logistics IT and supply chain automation technology comes into stark relief. What lesson can shippers in all industries – not just retail – take from the recent acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon? .

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Last mile logistics are going to be a big story this holiday season. and DHL eCommerce Solutions said they booked up their capacity for the holidays months earlier than usual and aren’t taking new customers until next year. Last-mile logistics are always challenging. 2] He adds, “Smaller carriers in the U.S. like LaserShip Inc.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

There are tens of thousands of books about logistics and supply chains. Amazon has 31,817 books about supply chain and 24,934 about logistics. That’s 56,751 supply chain and logistics books. But we got it down to ten logistics and supply chain books you’ll actually want to read. Empire State Buildings.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

And now on this week’s logistics news. Amazon in the news: Amazon expands same-day Prime delivery to 6 more cities. Strong volume continues through Port of New York and New Jersey. China-US container shipping rates sail past $20,000 to record. Amazon plans to cut waste.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The impacts have affected industries beyond automotive, especially food and beverage manufacturers that depend on agricultural imports which were traded at the rate of almost $50 billion in 2019. While the Detroit-Windsor crossing was opened Monday morning (February 14), blockades continued to disrupt crossings in Manitoba and Alberta.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Texas led the expansion of hiring, followed by North Carolina and New York. Target is looking to jolt sales by adding Starbucks drinks and food to its curbside pickup service at stores across the country. For any sports and / or music fan, I recommend the trip.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). Note: JDA Software is a Talking Logistics sponsor. The post This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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CargoBarn

JANUARY 23, 2019

WSJ reported that logistic companies that oversee the flow of goods are starting to cut back services and working hours at some sites, raising concerns that delays can spread. We are urging our shippers with products with expiration dates to try to incorporate delays into overall shipping times.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. surcharge on shipments to domestic packages shipped to remote ZIP codes. UPS to Continue Service Despite Threat of Strike.

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Vanguard Software

JUNE 4, 2021

The Latest Supply Chain News. The New York Times – How the World Ran Out of Everything. News – Shortage of shipping pallets could disrupt supply chain. Supply Chain Brain – Five Eco-Friendly Ways to Scale Up Your Logistics.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Likewise, ships could not sail into or out of Russia and Ukraine. That exacerbated food shortages with Russia and Ukraine among the top five grain exporters. Inflation set in for fuel and transport costs, increasing logistics costs as a whole over last year. Cargo planes could not fly out of or into Russia or Ukraine.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 19, 2020

The Food Industry. With some of the world’s top gastronomic centres, such as Paris and New York, under stringent lockdowns, a plethora of restaurants and food outlets are cleverly trading on the fact that people still need to eat, despite the bleak conditions. China’s Pharma Delivery Industry.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

They are also re-thinking the design of their supply chains, thinking about how much of their product goes through distribution centers, distributed to stores, or shipped directly from suppliers to store locations. I also interviewed executives at Key Foods in New York, and P&G in Europe.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Wall Street Journal and New York Times are reporting that Ukrainian banks and infrastructure agencies have been suffering through waves of cyber attacks in recent days. 10] Patricia Cohen and Jack Ewing, “ What’s at Stake for the Global Economy as Conflict Looms in Ukraine ,” The New York Times, 21 February 2022. [11]

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. JD.com said that shoppers can use the Ochama app to order products from food to beauty and home furnishings. The post This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Shoppers Blame Amazon for Whole Foods’ Produce Quality. Dozens have complained about finding bruised, discolored, tasteless or rotten produce in Whole Foods stores from California to New York in recent months.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Shoppers Blame Amazon for Whole Foods’ Produce Quality. Dozens have complained about finding bruised, discolored, tasteless or rotten produce in Whole Foods stores from California to New York in recent months.

San Francisco 40

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

While there is in fact enough natural gas to make it through until the warmer months hit, lack of budget and pricing regulations have resulted in a shortage ( New York Times ). In agriculture, these wait times could result in less crops and less food. The trickledown effect from this could be huge.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Now, all that manufacturing, logistics, pricing, customer engagement and general commerce data is obsolete.” ”[2] Given the paradigm shift in consumer behavior, brands and retailers need to understand how the consumer landscape has changed and what they can do to succeed in this new environment. Fear-motivated consumerism.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 18, 2016

This week, many of my friends will gather in New York for NRF. Also note that beauty, consumer packaged goods and food growth is also declining. Retail generic products sold through new channels. Traditional supply chains ship cases, pallets and trucks; but not the EACH. I stopped going to NRF three years ago.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 27, 2022

The appointment came after the head of the online retailers Worldwide Consumer unit, Dave Clark, unexpectedly tended his resignation from the company to then being announced as the new incoming CEO of international shipping and logistics brokerage technology platform provider Flexport.

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 28, 2020

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

How close is it to significantly disrupting logistics? Walmart is using Uber itself to “uberise” its home delivery network, but logistics operators could become “Ubers” in their own right, offering no-strings, one-off, whenever and wherever logistics services. The same argument might extend to logistics in general.

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 23, 2020

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. Although dark stores have been a great solution during the pandemic, it is not a new concept. In September 2020, Whole Foods opened its first ‘online-only’ new store in Brooklyn, New York.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 6, 2020

A New York Times article from August 2019 highlights how much artificial intelligence (AI) is indebted to humans. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) COVID-19 facts and FDA role U.S. That is because lots and lots of people are needed to help an AI system learn so that it can eventually act on its own.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

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. Supply Chain Innovators of 2013 : paperless food chain, VLMs, cold chain fleet management, and more. Self-Service Logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. The commodities most frequently targeted for fictitious pick-ups are foods and beverages, electronics products and metals. Tweet The post Identity Theft, Trucking Style appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2022

” Richard Zech, Founder of Avanator LLC , a logistics company an Amazon DSP services contractor indicates that the technology has been a game changer for drivers in saving time and by making navigation safer and easier. Parcel transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and freight-tracking software company FourKites Inc.

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AFFLINK

MAY 17, 2018

Driven by the rise of e-commerce, shipment volumes do increase dramatically from Thanksgiving to Christmas as A) companies ship more product to stores, and B) people buy more products as gifts in preparation for Christmas. Many of the biggest shipping days of the year fall during this period.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Natural gas and oil expenses contribute to extreme cost disparities in shipping from Asia to the U.S., for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Errors in interpretation of product specifications, shipping documents, and other critical instructions, due to language barriers are reduced. The food industry reshored 1,628.

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