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What’s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to Flock, he played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics – a UPS Company, a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe. in Logistics from MIT, and an MBA from Georgia Tech.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

ABB has opened a new facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, to serve as the company’s dedicated center for robotic automation in the logistics and packaging industries. According to the International Federation of Robotics, North America is the second largest market for new robot installations with 41,000 robots installed across the U.S.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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The Toilet Paper Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The majority of toilet paper sold in North America is manufactured in North America. Given that there has not been a massive shutdown in America factories the lack of supply cannot be attributed to temporary factory closures. Georgia-Pacific, for instance is increasing short term production.

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

RETAILERS TRY TO KEEP UP Returns are expensive for sellers, since shipping alone often costs more than the items can be resold for. Easy returns are like free shipping: They can be a deal-maker or a deal-breaker when a consumer is deciding where to shop, even though in both cases the cost is ultimately borne by the consumer.

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Benefits of Cross-Docking and the Port of Mobile, AL

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

Seamless global trade to and from North America starts in Mobile because of the physical connections it has to rails, roads, rivers, and runways. Faster shipping & receiving times. Loads can also be unloaded closer to ports that ship out products, meaning fewer stops and transfers are required.

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Warehousing News Roundup: March 18, 2019

Stord

Supply chain problems have hurt Adidas’ sales growth in the first half of 2019, especially in North America. The German retailer has doubled its business over the last three years in the North American market, successfully expanding from high-end products into mid-priced clothing options. Shipping volume fell by 2.7%