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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column has had a brisk start in our 2024 postings, and we have added this supplemental posting. In our initial 2024 posting last week, we highlighted two acquisitions related to supply chain technology providers.

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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

Driver shortages have become even more of a reality in the supply chain industry for a number of reasons, chief among them being the sharp rise in demand. The post Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. To learn more, visit [link].

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This Week in Logistics News (November 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

Oklahoma Sen. That would represents the slowest pace of growth in five years, according to industry estimates. But the defense industry — the beneficiary of the movement — says now is the wrong time. Yet the politics is crashing into the reality facing the defense industry. “Stand your butt up!”

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Downturn in the Oil and Gas Industry: An Opportunity for Supply Chain Improvements

Talking Logistics

“Most people who look at the Oil and Gas industry right now are likely to characterize the market as ‘challenged’.”. Looking at some recent news, it seems like the industry remains challenged. Companies in the industry also have little to no visibility, especially from a global perspective. Accessorials is another example.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 29 – November 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Canoo to build battery manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. Logistics industry growth slowed in October. The industry must recruit nearly 1.2 Electric vehicle startup Canoo Inc said on Wednesday it would build a battery manufacturing facility at Pryor in Oklahoma with a capacity of 3,200 Megawatt hours production.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

In this regular edition of our featured column, Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , we provide highlights of two noteworthy supply chain management focused technology development efforts which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based multi-industry supply chain readership.

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The Demise of Yellow Corporation

American Global Logistics

First, as a 99-year-old company , Yellow was an institution in the industry. Yellow Corporation was once a leading player in the trucking industry, with a legacy dating back to the early 20th century. trucking industry and supply chains. Second, Yellow was the nation’s third-largest LTL carrier.