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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

At the time, Walgreens spokesperson Phil Caruso stated, “Organized retail crime continues to be a challenge facing retailers across San Francisco, and we are not immune to that.”[1] ”[2] Around the same time, a new phenomenon emerged smash-and-grab mobs organized using social media. .”[1]

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Reverse Logistics – What Happens to Stuff We Return?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Swimsuits and dresses for weddings—you never buy just one,” says Joanie Demer, co-founder of Krazy Coupon Lady. You just have to be shameless enough to stand in line with the thing you killed.” HOW WE GOT HERE For a long time, a shocking percentage of online returns were simply junked. Petco takes back dead fish,” Demer said.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

This means relief for buyers that have dealt with a period of long lead times and inflated pricing. The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022. I read an article earlier this week that broke it down pretty succinctly. This is because chipmakers are facing a slump in demand due to the worsening state of the global economy.

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Freight Rates Are Coming Back Down to Earth

DAT Solutions

So even though we're now going through the typical seasonal slow-down for mid-January, rates are still higher than usual in some places for this time of year. Just like with vans, it may be a case of less contract freight moving, which has led to more capacity on the spot market. HOT MARKETS. NOT SO HOT. HOT MARKETS. NOT SO HOT.

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What is excise duty? A guide for alcohol producers

Unleashed

Anyone in the business of producing alcohol will need to be familiar with excise duty, an indirect tax applied to the product and ultimately passed on to the consumer. The implications of this tax are significant, and this article covers what it is, who pays, and how it is collected across different jurisdictions. What is excise duty?