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Inventory is Everything with Jeff Flowers

The Logistics of Logistics

OneRail’s cloud-based “delivery switch” simplifies same-day and on-demand delivery execution by connecting the demand signal (POS, eCommerce, ERP) with an ecosystem of delivery networks and internal fleets, in real-time. In the podcast interview, Jeff explains the importance of effective inventory management to supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain disruptions continue to lead to product shortages around the world. I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon.

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Accelerating Plans From Orchestration to Execution

BlueYonder

In 2023, the major trends that impacted supply chain planning ranged from geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures, a recessionary environment, and extreme weather patterns associated with climate change. What does this mean for supply chain planning?

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Hollywood’s Top 10 Supply Chain Disaster Movies

Resilinc

Ready for a supply-chain-themed movie night? As professionals who monitor the supply chain daily for potential disruptions, we can’t help but see the supply chain everywhere—yes, even in disaster movies. Grab some popcorn and get ready for a supply chain-themed movie night! The Top 10 Supply Chain Disaster Movies 1.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

David Ho, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, wasn’t buying it. Target said it plans to add 100,000 seasonal workers this year, in line with last year’s hiring. The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. It’s kind of silly.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the most surprising new addition, at least to me is supply chain (the chain of processes, businesses, etc. I was beyond shocked that supply chain had never been in the dictionary before. for Part 135 on-demand air carrier operations under an exemption while being evaluated. Last year’s cutoff was set at December 9.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Apple calls on global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030. Earlier this week, Amazon and Hawaiian Airlines announced that the retail giant will use Hawaiian Airlines to fly its first Airbus freighters on primary cargo routes and to Hawaii beginning in the second half of 2023. And now on to this week’s logistics news.