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

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With a digital twin, you could run scenarios to see how a new distribution center would affect your logistical costs, or how fulfilling an order from your warehouse in Pennsylvania would be more efficient than fulfilling from Kansas. And they are especially vulnerable to fickle market trends and shifting consumer behaviors.

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

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Earlier this week, Dave Clark, CEO of Amazon’s worldwide consumer business, said that the company is poised to become the largest US package delivery service by early 2022, overtaking longstanding shipping rivals UPS and FedEx. This relates to an ongoing trend from the Covid pandemic: demand is surging.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

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Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. In our last piece of autonomous vehicle news, the “world’s first” autonomous commercial cargo ship has successfully completed a near-500-mile voyage in the congested waters of Tokyo Bay, traveling without human intervention for 99 percent of the trip.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 12-16, 2016)

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bound ship is being held ‘hostage’ (Reuters). Google Express, the tech company’s fast delivery service, expands in Kansas City (Kansas City Star). I hope to see you at the conference! In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Hanjin says U.S.-bound

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be back to pre-pandemic difficulty.

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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. Shipping in or out of Alabama should be?back When shipping to or from California, check to ensure that facilities are online and operational. Shipping to or from Colorado should not be restricted.?? .

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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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. California.