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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Higher labor costs and lower package demand resulted in fourth-quarter sales and 2024 guidance that missed analysts expectations. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. Retailers estimate 13.7

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

Enterra Insights

Correspondent Bill Whitaker ( @BillWhitakerCBS ) reported, “Getting the goods from here to store shelves is proving to be a lot more daunting. Marketing expert Robby Pedraza explains, “During World War II, standard sized shipping containers were developed to ship military cargo to the front lines. Now, it takes nine.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. We’ll also provide questions and strategies to help contractors improve systems and processes for combatting counterfeit electronic parts in the aerospace and defense supply chain.

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The Secret to Rapid Digitisation: A Dual Platform Strategy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This unlocks enormous value as you eliminate time lags, lower costs, and slash inventory buffers across the network. This strategy enables companies to achieve four critical objectives: Unlock value trapped in the supply network that is due to poor data quality and communication. This then sub-optimises the supply chain.

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Markdowns in Retail: Turn Overstocked into Optimized With a 3PL

ShipBob

In the highly competitive world of retail, businesses are constantly looking for ways to attract new customers and move inventory. One commonly used strategy is to mark down items. They can be a lifeline for retailers facing slow sales periods or overstocked inventory. Markdowns also help encourage impulse purchases.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

According to Just-Style, supply chain mapping is a strategy that promotes collaboration and shows ties between suppliers, manufacturers and other stakeholders. A recent news report from U.S. Department of State when sending military weapon components abroad, but the executives tried to cover up the ordeal.

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Travel to Compliance and Efficiency with Supply Chain Mapping

RFgen

According to Just-Style, supply chain mapping is a strategy that promotes collaboration and shows ties between suppliers, manufacturers and other stakeholders. A recent news report from U.S. Department of State when sending military weapon components abroad, but the executives tried to cover up the ordeal.