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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

This will certainly be an interesting trend to watch. percent), manufacturing (4.5 In fact, several companies are working on new virtual-taste technologies for therapeutics, gastronomy, and virtual dining in the metaverse. And now on to this week’s logistics news. percent, followed by accommodation and food services (7.0

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Halloween Candy – A Scary Supply Chain Planning Problem

Logility

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. A growing trend amongst ages 25-34 is dressing pets in costumes. Reese’s Cups. That is an average of $86.79

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

It’s one of our top six trends we’re following in 2019, and we have decades of experience in this area. In addition, several agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require unique device identifiers (UDI) usually in the form of barcodes to contain information such as manufactured date and lot number to provide traceability.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on May 1. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa. Status: Mostly Open. Status: Partially Open.

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One Man’s Trash: How Blockchain Can Target Food Waste to Help End World Hunger

Material Handling & Logistics

To combat this growing trend, companies are beginning to introduce temperature-controlled supply chains, known as “cold chains,” to ensure that distance traveled doesn’t inadvertently lead to damaged goods. From the wholesale manufacturers in Iowa to the farmers in Bangladesh, change is coming.

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Why a Community?

Supply Chain Insights

It is about an Iowa corn farmer, that after hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his backyard. To be clear and explicit this includes other analysts, academics, press, industry associations, students, technology/software firms, hardware manufacturers, system integrators/consultants and thought leaders.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . Manufacturers, construction outfits, vehicle dealerships, and professional services are now operating at 50% capacity. Logistics? ? .

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