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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Download guide: 8 Winning Strategies to Combat Supply Shortages ?

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. They tie together raw materials providers, suppliers, manufacturers, ocean carriers, retailers, and 3PLs. Many have deployed cloud technology platforms to serve as an easy-to-use, transparent tool to facilitate bookings and shipping documentation.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

New Breed specializes in services for omni-channel distribution, reverse logistics, transportation management, freight bill audit and payment, lean manufacturing support, aftermarket support and supply chain optimization. . That said, not all 3PLs are created equal when it comes to IT.

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Toys R Bust: The Downfall of America's Favorite Toy Store

Elementum

It also struggled to compete with big-box retailers such as Target and Walmart, which were able to offer toys priced at low margins with aggressive online shipping options—sometimes even at a loss—since, unlike Toys "R" Us, their business models do not rely exclusively on toys for profit.

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Mastering Last Mile Logistics Remains a Challenge

Enterra Insights

Lara Ewen reports, “The company is reportedly readying the launch of its own shipping service, which will begin with limited pickups and deliveries in Los Angeles, but may eventually roll out to other markets. All of these companies are trying to get some of the “gold” referred to by Petersen.

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Smart Cities won’t be Smart if They Ignore Logistics

Enterra Insights

Since city fathers generally don’t have the luxury of planning from the ground up, they must deal with things as they have evolved. ”[2] If logistics leaders don’t have smart city logistics on their minds, you can’t expect city planners to be focused on the subject either.