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This Week in Logistics News (February 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have all seen the math, and even with her concert in Tokyo on February 10, she still has time to get to Las Vegas for kickoff thanks to the magic of the international date line. In a strange twist, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, according to the Associated Press.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. Image source: Cape Analytics. Image Source: Nola. Image Source: USA Today. Image source: CNBC. Image source: Meme Generator. The cause of this tragedy?

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What Is Old Is New Again. Maybe, Just Maybe, the Emperor Is Getting Some Clothes.

Supply Chain Shaman

It was funded by 50 large consumer products manufacturing companies (CPG). In the dawn of e-commerce, conservative manufacturers, anteed up $240 million in four months. In the height of the e-commerce craze, the marketplace offerings started with a focus on e-procurement. The stories border on the ridiculous.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

Speaking at a recent event in Las Vegas, Patton said, “ This business model is hurting to a degree where my company individually has to see change from FedEx Ground,” according to reporting from SupplyChainDive. SupplyChainDive, in their recent analysis of a 2022 study by logistics provider Descartes, reported that, “ U.S.

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Blue Yonder is a Leader in the Inaugural Nucleus Research WMS Technology Value Matrix

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder was named a Leader in this inaugural report and the leader in the Better Functionality quadrant based on an evaluation of our Blue Yonder Warehouse Management solution. Companies can drive changes with integrated labor management on a modern and seamless UI. In Charles A.

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Amazon AWS Supply Chain Announces Four Added Capabilities

Supply Chain Matters

One Year Later- Added Functionality In conjunction with this year’s annual 2023 Amazon AWS re:Invent conference held in Las Vegas , additional strategic announcements came forth including added capabilities being planned for the Amazon AWS Supply Chain platform.

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Supply Chain Management:Infosys team at Pulse 2012 - Day 2

Infosys Supply Chain Management

Industrial Manufacturing. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Organizations are spending more money in maintenance of servers than on procurement. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services.