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This Week in Logistics News (August 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

UK car manufacturing output fell -37.6% in July, the first fall since February, with just 53,438 units made, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Kansas City assembles the F-150. Oakville builds the Ford Edge and Lincoln Nautilus crossovers.

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How Nuclear Verdicts are Killing the Trucking Business with Quinn Damon

The Logistics of Logistics

He currently leads the property/casualty practice for Lockton Michigan and works with transportation, construction/real estate, and manufacturing companies for risk management and insurance. Originally from Kansas City, Quinn is a graduate of the University of Missouri where he studied finance. About Lockton.

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What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?

AB&R

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. California. Connecticut. District of Columbia. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Shippers should not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas. Manufacturers, construction outfits, vehicle dealerships, and professional services are now operating at 50% capacity. All Missouri businesses resumed normal operations on May 4 with limited public health guidelines. Status: Partially Open. Status: Partially Open.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Kansas ? . not expect much logistics disruption in Kansas.?? . Manufacturers, construction outfits, vehicle dealerships, and professional services are now operating at 50% capacity. As a result, retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses can resume normal operations with a 50 percent capacity restriction. .

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18-22, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. The company has a fleet of 2,700 tractors and 8,800 trailers, with more than 2,300 trailers operating in Mexico.

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Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?

Freight Center

Phoenix and Tuscon are Arizona’s freight activity centers for consumer goods and manufacturing. Kansas has a significant amount of hubs and railroads, making it a good option for intermodal freight shipments. This is due to the automobile and industrial manufacturing industries in the state. Mississippi.