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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

-bound shipments post first annual gain in 14 months in September Teamsters at DHL rally for fair contract The Mississippi River has dropped to a historic low Amazon is introducing an array of new artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities into its warehouse operations that will reduce delivery times and help identify inventory more quickly.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

This effort reinforces our belief that we can simultaneously grow our business in a way that supports our commitment to becoming a more sustainable company,” Swihart stated. Improve inventory turns at retail by reducing fertilizer order minimums. Email: anne.kreuser@edelman.com. Phone: 212.704.4593. Cell: 646.769.8918.

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The Big Texas Chemical Freeze Raises Issues on Resiliency of the Petrochemical Supply Chain

NC State SCRC

As plants slowly restart, it will take months for inventories to recover, with prices likely only returning to normal levels in June, said Joel Morales, analyst at IHS Markit.” Using biobased feedstocks not only promotes a sustainability platform, but also provides alternatives to a supply chain that is susceptible to disruption.

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Hurricane Harvey Updates

Elementum

Harvey downgraded to a tropical depression on Wednesday night, August 29 but heavy rains and life-threatening flash floods are expected to continue in and around Houston, Beaumont/Port Arthur, eastward into southwest Louisiana for the rest of the week. Auto production in Texas, led by General Motors Co. in Arlington and Toyota Motor Corp.

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Ecommerce COVID-19 Advice: How to Manage Online Sales During COVID-19 [New Tips Updated Weekly]

ShipBob

Consumers stockpiling bottled water isn’t good for the environment, and we’re a greener option for people who want to have water available, using sustainable packaging for cleaner, plastic-free oceans.”. Fernanda said their safety stock is for 30 days of inventory to manage any large fluctuations in demand.