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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

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In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. This can create a scary supply chain planning problem for those that are ill-prepared or equipped. Notice I didn’t say ‘if’.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 17 – 23)

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EU proposes supply chain emergency powers, spooking business. The seasonal hiring total is smaller than last year when Walmart added 150,000 mostly permanent and full-time associates, as well as 20,000 supply chain workers to help alleviate logistic bottlenecks. Walmart plans to hire 40,000 workers for the holiday season.

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Three reasons why Data Clouds are a game-changer for supply chain

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Reason One: Data Sharing On a tour of the American West during the height of his popularity, humor-columnist Dave Barry offered up this indelible memory of his travel through America’s 43rd state: “It seems that most of Idaho…is outdoors.” Also true for your supply chain — and especially your supply chain data.

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Three reasons why Data Clouds are a game-changer for supply chain

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Reason One: Data Sharing On a tour of the American West during the height of his popularity, humor-columnist Dave Barry offered up this indelible memory of his travel through America’s 43rd state: “It seems that most of Idaho…is outdoors.”. Also true for your supply chain — and especially your supply chain data.

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Truckstop.com and Chainalytics Team Up to Unleash North America’s Largest Freight Rate Database

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The partnership between industry data giants will combine Chainalytics’ market intelligence products with Truckstop.com’s rates data to provide increased visibility into contract and spot rates in North America.

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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. Labels and Supplies. A compliant barcode is just the first step to supply chain compliance.

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Alternatives to UPS and FedEx

The Logistics of Logistics

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company started out by offering less-than-truckload (LTL) service, then expanded into truckload (TL), supply chain, and ground service. Firstly, Pitt Ohio’ s services span across North America. paint, liquids, rakes) and extending range of service based on volume.

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