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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. And Rhode Island said last week that it plans to move forward with its own rules.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. With the new partnership, retailers will fulfill orders from inventory in their stores, and a Flex delivery driver will pick them up from the retailer. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth.

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Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen received a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Federal Maritime Commission.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

Rhode Island. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. South Carolina. South Dakota. Washington. West Virginia. Zip / Post Code *. Label Description (type and application) *.

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26 supply chain pros reveal the single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy

6 River Systems

With new supply chain innovations , trends in logistics technology and advancements like automated robots making a big impact on operational efficiency, it seems that supply chain optimization is within reach for more companies than ever before. To avoid skyrocketing inventory expenditure, you need to keep accurate inventory count.

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All The News You Need To Know 11/13/17

Freight Plus

that XPO Logistics has up to $8 billion available for possible merger deals. If it were to go through, the house that Barbie built would be coming to Rhode Island. as department stores like Macy's shorten stock and are keeping less inventory on hand, according to. ELDs have opened the market for consolidation.