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This Week in Logistics News (October 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

All Mars’ products in Europe to be sourced with 100% sustainable cocoa. But major players in the world’s chocolate industry have joined forces to stop deforestation in major cocoa producing countries, namely Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. And now, on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon abandons autonomous home-delivery robot.

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Plant-location decisions and potential supply chain risk

Kinaxis

Besides Texas—Toyota’s new North American headquarters—other states on the companies’ shortlist are Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina, WSJ reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the potential investment.

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Talk Doesn’t Cook the Rice

Supply Chain Shaman

As they say in Mississippi, “Talk doesn’t cook the rice.” It seems like yesterday that I transitioned to become an industry analyst. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years. I have now been an industry analyst in the supply chain management space for ten years.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Beverage Industry 

Logility

Port congestion, shipping delays, and other supply chain disruptions are affecting industries across all economic sectors, and that includes beverages of all types. Better long-term planning, supply planning, and just-in-time logistics are essential to address beverage industry supply chain challenges. Key Takeaways.

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Justifying Investments in Risk Avoidance

MIT Supply Chain

Being part of industry groups is another strategy that can build resilience. For example, many automotive manufacturers and suppliers are members of the standards-setting automotive industry action group (AIAG). Replacement sources were soon found. 2. Highlight other benefits.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. Iowa is one the most agriculture heavy states in the US and its industry is dominated by corn and soybean production. Mississippi.

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Bio-based Products Future is Promising, but Hurdles Exist

Supply Chain View from the Field

Some of the recommendations I made to the group are discussed here in this blog, and published in the latest edition of Industrial Biotechnology journal. All of the individuals we met with were willing to support our work and eager to find ways to support further growth of the bioproducts industry.