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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

SCMDOJO

The inner workings of logistics at Amazon are a marvel of efficiency, precision, and constant innovation. We’ll explore their logistics empire, from warehouse robots to futuristic visions, and discover how they manage millions of packages daily. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your package to your door so quickly?

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

In his 2017 annual shareholder letter , Bezos lauded “divinely discontent” customers as innovation drivers. In other words, last month’s announcement was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before Amazon reveal plans for a comprehensive logistics network. Amazon’s logistics hiring plans.

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50 expert tips on supply chain management

6 River Systems

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. “Think beyond your four walls to how you can better collaborate and innovate with your suppliers.

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Nasty Gal: When a Disrupter Isn’t Disruptive Enough

FLEXE

The growing company began selling clothes under its own name, it procured a distribution center in Kentucky, and venture capitalists started to take notice—leading to at least $40 million in funding. The purchase includes full rights to the brand and includes eliminating its brick-and-mortar locations in Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

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Using Big Data to Drive Manufacturing Sales: 3 Big Takeaways from the USMTO Reports

GlobalTranz

They communicate the importance of policies and programs that encourage research, innovation , and the development of educational initiatives to create future manufacturing technologists. At the trough of the recessions in 2003 and 2009, only $100 million worth of equipment was being purchased. What is the USMTO Data Report?

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This Week in Logistics News (February 27 – March 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart drops $35 minimum purchase for 2-hour delivery. The governors urging the change are from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri. The company has dropped the $35 minimum purchase requirement for the two-hour Express delivery service. Descarets acquires QuestaWeb. The Kroger Co.