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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

As I wrote about two weeks ago, Domino’s is now partnering with Nuro in Houston to make robocar deliveries. Governments and companies taking part will pay countries with tropical and subtropical forests for emissions reductions, a move it hopes will help reduce and eventually end deforestation.

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The Empty Container Marketplace with Sean Bardon

The Logistics of Logistics

About Qualle Since launching in May 2022, Qualle has quickly built up a substantial trucker base that spans from the LA and Long Beach ports to New York, New Jersey, Savannah, Houston, and Memphis ports. The poor management of containers drives extra costs, wasted time, empty miles for trucking companies, and excess pollution.

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Procurement will play a critical role in driving recession readiness

Proxima

As a result, there are going to be difficult conversations taking place in offices across the United States, whether it’s the 30 th floor of a New York high rise or the board room of a manufacturer in Houston. Selecting the strategy that is right for your business requires crystal clear organizational context. So, what can be done?

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When Will Blockchain Hype Pay-off in Supply Chain Operations?

Enterra Insights

” Weidong “Larry” Shi, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Houston, believes blockchain technology could also be used to reduce fraud because “you can add information, but you can’t change it.”[7] ”[11].

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This Week in Logistics News (August 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon plans to cut waste. With the new expansion, Amazon is rolling out same-day delivery to Prime members in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Tampa, Charlotte and Houston, bringing the total markets served to 12. This e-waste is devastating for the environment , and now Amazon has taken notice.

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. It Hampers Productivity. It takes time to verify that entered data is correct. .

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3 Ways a Poorly Managed Inventory Can Ruin a Business

RFgen

Not having enough in-stock can result in delayed shipments and lost sales, and too much stock can increase storage costs as well as the chances that product deterioration occurs, according to the Houston Chronicle. It Hampers Productivity. It takes time to verify that entered data is correct. .