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Amazon Workers Walk Out and Demonstrate for Grievances with Management

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on actions occurring yesterday as some Amazon workers across multiple facilities walked out to demonstrate grievances with management. Reporting by The Seattle Times, business broadcasting network CNBC , and statements from Amazon differ on the overall number of workers that participated.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

The great news about supply chain compliance is that AB&R® makes it a breeze. Supply chain compliance may include things such as employee labor laws, hazardous material handling, and environmental concerns. A detailed report of barcode results, along with suggestions from our experts on how to improve.

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Hanjin, Hurricanes, Harvests May Boost Truckload Rates

DAT Solutions

According to one CNN report : "When it made landfall over mainland China, the storm's maximum sustained winds were 145 MPH with gusts up to 175 MPH." In addition to the profound -- and sometimes tragic -- impact of these storms on local residents, major weather events often cause delays and frustrations for supply chain managers.

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Freight Gathers Strength in Early November, Led by Western Region

DAT Solutions

Then we look at lane-by-lane reports, and we might miss a broader trend. Hanjin bankruptcy , resulting in supply chain disruption and increased amounts of inventory transfers, to prevent stock-outs. Some economic improvement , as indicated in recent ISM and other reports. The national average rate rose to $1.97

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Imported Produce Volume Outpaces Home-Grown

DAT Solutions

That has a big impact on the supply chain. Truckload volume of imported produce (red) surpassed domestic (blue) in two of the past three weeks, according to this weekly report from the USDA. still grows plenty of apples, onions, and potatoes, in Washington, Colorado and Idaho, respectively. and Mexico.

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Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, “Christmas in October” Sales Get Results

BlueYonder

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Shoppers have also reported out-of-stock issues, saying it’s impossible to find items that they had been buying at Whole Foods for years, such as frisée, loose carrots and Brussels sprouts.

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Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em, “Christmas in October” Sales Get Results

BlueYonder

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Shoppers have also reported out-of-stock issues, saying it’s impossible to find items that they had been buying at Whole Foods for years, such as frisée, loose carrots and Brussels sprouts.