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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch. The Amazon supply chain continues to be one of, if not the most, innovative in the world.

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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Five

Supply Chain Matters

On Wednesday, the labor union surprised Ford Motor with the announcement that 8,700 assembly line workers at Ford ’s largest assembly plant located in Kentucky, and reportedly producer of the automaker’s most profitable vehicles, would not report for the evening work shift. Both of these U.S.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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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. Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Airport Hubs: Number: One airport hub is under construction in Kentucky.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Digital Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

When I hear the word startup I think instantly of tech, innovation, market expansion, disruption, new products, and exciting opportunity. What I’m getting at is… don’t be afraid to be an early adopter or co-innovator. Source: Deloitte CPO Survey 2019. Do your thoughts align with that mental picture described above? Publications.

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3D Printing Changes the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

Printers can be a vast source of digital information based on the memory they possess. The two companies have jointly opened a facility near the UPS air hub in Louisville, Kentucky, with more than 100 industrial 3D printers. Just as important as the prototype itself, is the thought and research behind the design.

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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. Not huge, but it’s only going to grow – the planned 210 acre Amazon airport in Kentucky will support up to 200 flights daily. Source: Amazon.com.