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Returnable Transport Items – Where is the Next Big Win?

Supply Chain Network

On a recent trip to the Oregon coast I took a photo that I’ve been quite anxious to share. So, when I see an article about the benefits of Returnable Transport Items (RTIs) such as plastic pallets, totes, containers and bins, I pay particular notice. Lost track of. Serving no purpose. Cluttering the landscape. Kevin Payne.

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Report of Challenges Surrounding Amazon Drone Program

Supply Chain Matters

the program: “ is a long way from launching a drone delivery service.” Supply Chain Matters published our commentary on that very announcement , with the theme being the fostering of bold thinking and innovation, not to mention brand marketing.

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Walmart Making Significant Bet on Warehouse Robotics

Supply Chain Matters

In February, the retailer announced plans to close technology hubs located in Austin, Texas , Carlsbad, California and Portland, Oregon. Additional actions required technology workers to be in their assigned office at least two days during the week.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

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There’s no question that innovative technologies aid in logistics and supply chain management, but when it comes to the many labor-intensive processes that take place in the warehouse, some fear that robots could make human warehouse workers obsolete. And it is humanity, not machines, that innovates. Existing technology?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

As same-day delivery becomes more important to consumers, retailers are looking at innovative ways to deliver on this expectation. These vehicles account for a large share of transportation-related emissions, but have not received as much regulatory attention as passenger cars. Walmart launches new restored goods program.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon , with offices in Ashburn, Virginia , Rochester, New York and Barcelona, Spain. Resilinc has also established dozens of partnerships to drive supply chain resiliency with technology and services organizations and associations including Blue Yonder , Blume Global , Snowflake , Genpact , and SEMI.

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What Supply Chain Managers Can Learn from Nike and Apollo Global Partnership

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This move was meant to better align the supply chain, bring it closer to Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon base and promote sustainability , according to Forbes. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apollo bought out two of Nike’s former apparel suppliers, New Holland and ArtFX, located in North and Central America respectively.