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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline. The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. While we are sad to see him go, we wish him nothing the best. That’s all for this week.

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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti

The Logistics of Logistics

Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State. The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers and retail locations across the country. But while we are in the midst of a season notorious for a spike in cargo thefts , there are a few precautions you can take to protect your freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

When the Covid lockdown first hit, retail stores closed their doors, and consumers went online to order essential supplies. And now on to this week’s logistics news. XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Add in soaring air freight costs, and the fruit will not only be hard to find, but incredibly expensive. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics hiring slowed in May amid shifts in retail sector. As a result, logistics hiring in May has slowed down. That’s a tough break for the industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: McDonald’s is testing a new drive-thru concept. Some retailers are learning to love bulked-up inventories. We’ve seen lots of stories over the last few years of retail stores shifting to smaller format stores to focus on e-commerce fulfillment. McDonald’s also jumping on the bandwagon.

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Supply Chain Market Report – July 2022

Elementum

Emerging technologies: drones taking flight Remember when drones were going to take over final-mile logistics? Earlier this year, Walgreens Boots Alliance expanded their drone delivery pilot from Christiansburg, Virginia to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, reaching 100,000 customers. delivery fee.