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Winning Supply Chain Procurement Strategies for 2022

Ware2Go

Should you change your supply chain procurement strategy in light of continuing supply chain disruptions? The 2021 holiday shopping season was characterized by high freight rates, elevated lead times , and over-crowded warehouses. The answer to this question is complex.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

The holdup makes it exceedingly difficult for businesses to manage supply chains, it said. Blue Yonder , a leading supply chain solutions provider, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Doddle, a first and last mile technology business. Maersk joins FedEx Corp., Kodiak, Aurora Innovation Inc.

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

The Logistics of Logistics

In these roles, he has taken transformative and innovative approaches to economic development, both by having built a ground-up business attraction strategy, and by strengthening business retention efforts while engaging and leveraging public and private partners. Key Takeaways – Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S. freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry.

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Today’s Freight Capacity Crisis: Where Do We Go from Here?

Talking Logistics

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation. Everything Has Changed.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. Amazon , which has struggled to streamline its grocery strategy, is looking at grocery-picking gig workers in a new way. Kodiak Robotics has been delivering freight between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston since mid-2019.

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3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster

RFgen

Disaster preparedness is essential in the supply chain. Beyond keeping revenues flowing, a disaster preparedness strategy can minimize the broad economic impact of a disaster, making it easier for commerce systems to recover after an emergency event. Establish a Contingency Plan and Take Time to Practice.