Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

That’s a tough break for the industry. Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 32,900 jobs last month, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, down from 44,700 jobs added in April. And now on to this week’s logistics news. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. McDonald’s also jumping on the bandwagon. The largest U.S.

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NC State SCRC

JUNE 5, 2019

A recent article in Bloomberg suggests that warehouses are now becoming one of the hottest investments in the market, based on recent moves by the Blackstone Group LP, who are betting $18.7 Bloomberg, an investment manager is paying for 179 million square feet of urban logistics properties — the warehouses used by Amazon.com Inc.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

At its research facility at the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, NASA will use the data supplied by Uber to simulate a small passenger-carrying aircraft as it flies through DFW airspace during peak scheduled air traffic. Over time, self-tuning mechanisms adapt solution quality to adjust to changes and prevent disruptions.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. While there’s plenty of buzz about startups chasing opportunities in the supply chain and logistics industry , it’s clear from all the recent announcements that established leaders are not resting on their laurels either.

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Freight Center

MAY 30, 2019

The logistics industry is ready when disaster strikes. This could mean altering their route to avoid the storm, or making sure warehouse facilities are prepared to withstand the brunt of the storm when moving goods isn’t a viable option. Air shipments were re-routed through surrounding hubs—Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain. Be especially mindful in traditionally active cargo theft areas like Southern California, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Miami, and Atlanta.

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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Today, she serves as Director of Fulfillment, based in Fort Worth, T.X., When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Nicole explains, “At Saddle Creek, you have the opportunity to explore many industries and different parts of the logistics business: omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing and transportation.

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