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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

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Supply Chain Digital Twins: Why You Need Them As supply chain disruptions seem to be here to stay (and increasing in amplitude), planners across industries are looking for ways to make more accurate planning decisions – and digital twins are a great tool for that. Get the insights you need. Big, clunky, siloed, and out-of-date data.

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Walmart Quintuples In-Home Grocery Delivery

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We’ve been operating InHome in select markets over the last two years and have found it is a perfect solution for customers who want to live their lives without worrying about making it to the store or being home to accept a delivery,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president, last mile at Walmart U.S. in a release. The service is $19.95

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Rapidly Rising Minimum Wages Will Significantly Increase Your Warehouse and 3PL Costs: Effective Strategies to Combat Their Impact on Your Bottom Line

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and Kansas City, MO. . Of course, there’s a capital cost to these systems which will not be completely absorbed by the 3PL and it takes time to research, purchase and integrate these systems. Alternative Solutions : An innovative solution is leveraging our neighbors to the South in Mexico. a katz / Shutterstock.com.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

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Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship. Port congestion has caused a lot of shipping delays over the course of the last year. Reports suggest it could be weeks before the ship is moved.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 3)

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Top gift purchases over the weekend included clothing and, toys, gift cards / certificates, books / music / movies / video games, and electronics. Mexican regulators have approved Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion plan to acquire Kansas City Southern and create a railroad linking Mexico, Canada, and the United States. million from 145.4

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This Week in Logistics News (June 19 – 25)

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George Brett of the Kansas City Royals hit a home run in the ninth inning of a game to give his team a last inning lead against the New York Yankees. ShipHero provides a warehouse management software-as-a-service platform as well as outsourced fulfillment services for Shopify and Amazon merchants. The deficit increased to $88.1

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This Week in Logistics News (May 22 – 28)

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E2open to acquire BluJay Solutions. Kroger kicks off Florida delivery solution at Pride. USPS could finally ship alcohol with new bill. USPS could finally ship alcohol with new bill. Kansas City Southern agrees to US$30B CN Rail deal. Shipping alcohol in the US is tricky business.