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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

One of the emails I did keep and read with interest was the first item in this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Infor to Acquire GT Nexus. GEODIS acquires OHL (Ozburn-Hessey Logistics) and enhances its Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics offering in the US. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.8%

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Peak Shipping Season: A Review of Trends from the 2018 Holiday Peak Season

GlobalTranz

It is that time of year again when we at Cerasis take a global view of what trends to expect in supply chain management throughout the remainder of the year. We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail.

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Food Supply Chains look to Buck Out-Of-Stocks, Black Friday Prep Begins, Fuel Costs Wane

Intelligent Audit

Meanwhile, subtle shifts have affected the transportation and logistics industry that will change the direction of the future supply chain. Grab a cold drink and take five to get caught up on eight of the latest supply chain shifts. AB5 Protests Crush Oakland Port Operations. Black Friday Preparation Begins.

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

However, some of the largest most complex supply chains – like those at Walmart, Target Stores, Hasbro Toys and others – are seemingly able to pivot on a dime in response to external pressures on supply lines. ” Take for example the fascinating early-stage innovation taking place in the agriculture industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

As drones and other advanced technologies become more commonplace, the question becomes, will we enter the world of the Jetsons? And now on to this week’s logistics news. Trucker protests shut down Port of Oakland terminals. In the next 40 years, the answer is (most likely) a definitive no. We will have to wait and see.

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3 Reasons to consider upskilling your TMS

Locus

And when it comes to managing your logistics and transportation operations, having a cutting-edge Transportation Management System (TMS) is the key to success. However, simply having a TMS in place is not enough to ensure that your logistics remain agile, efficient, and competitive.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Robotic arms Robin and Sparrow were designed and manufactured at its Robotics Innovation Hub near Boston and help sort customer orders. Walmart recently established its latest high-tech consolidation center in Illinois, marking a significant addition to its supply chain infrastructure.