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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Roughly the size of a small cooler, Amazon Scout vehicles can transport small packages along sidewalks at walking pace. Venues outside the greater Tokyo metropolitan area would allow small numbers of spectators, and the policy for the Paralympics will be decided next month.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22-26, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Eight days to go until I and my Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure teammates set out to cycle 100 miles in support of JDRF and its quest to create a world without T1D. Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E2open to Acquire INTTRA. Urban Delivery Solution In Seattle.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

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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. Fulfillment and global logistics is increasingly a goal in and of itself. At over 243.5

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This Week in Logistics News (July 25-29, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). and The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

2017 started right where 2016 left off: with plenty of supply chain and logistics news. Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). Radiant Logistics Announces Plan to Acquire Canada-Based Lomas Logistics. Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing holiday. The answer is at the end.

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Smart Supply Chains Adapt to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges

Logistics Bureau

Almost 75 percent of US companies are experiencing capacity shortfalls in their supply chains, due to Coronavirus-linked transport disruptions , a new study has shown. The Food Industry. Jacket-recommended restaurant Canlis in Seattle has temporarily closed its elegant mid-century dining room. China’s Pharma Delivery Industry.