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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The initiative involves placing RFID tags on packages and wearable devices on employees to eliminate manual scans, reduce misloads, and accelerate parcel throughput in the delivery giant’s warehouses. The Port of Long Beach blamed shifts in consumer demand and shipping patterns for the 28.4 West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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Ryder Acquires Whiplash, Expands Network

Multichannel Merchant

has significantly expanded its fulfillment network and added automation capabilities through the acquisition of 3PL Whiplash for $480 million, giving it warehouse assets in key markets and ports including Long Beach, CA, Seattle/Tacoma, New York/New Jersey and Savannah, GA. Ryder System Inc.

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Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Enterra Insights

… We flew over the sprawling Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — 40% of all U.S. Although merchants and seamen have been storing goods in some kind of container since the beginning of maritime trade, it wasn’t until the Second World War that standardized metal containers were used to transport goods. ”[5].

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

That said, implementing Lean concepts would undoubtedly be part of that strategy, for example, - Lean Warehousing : Many firms (both retailers and manufacturers) are now aggressively rolling out Lean in their warehouse operations. Eliminate Before You Automate : Automation is critical to large, efficient warehouse operations.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference. 3Gtms : Innovate 2019 , TBA (2018: May 1-3, Dallas, TX).

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Shipping Costs in 2022: How Shippers Will Account for Congestion and Stay Strategic

Intelligent Audit

The global pandemic has changed the transportation and shipping industry in many ways, some of which will linger for years to come. The pressures felt throughout the supply chain network are now feeding into local and global economies, putting constraints on everything from grocery stores to major warehouses and suppliers. .

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The Parable of Walmart, Target Stores and Vertical Farming

Supply Chain Collaborator

Case in point, the Wall Street Journal reports that these three giants (among others) have reshaped their logistics plans to avoid US West Coast-bound ocean routes (and the subsequent OTR and rail routes) due to recent labor-dispute-driven disruptions at ports in Long Beach and Oakland.