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This Week in Logistics News (August 19-23, 2013)

Talking Logistics

For all the talk about Big Data, omni-channel fulfillment, and other sexy technology, at the end of the day, bad data (and in many cases, store-level execution) remains the Achilles heel of supply chain management. Con-way Manufacturing, SmartTruck Systems and Kevin Rutherford Unveil State-of-the-Art Trailer. in June from May.

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Transportation Optimization: The Key to Weathering Droughts, Disasters and Other Disruptions

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. Network modeling capabilities help create a logistics framework that makes foundational business sense, while also delivering flexibility.

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The Increasing Role of Climate Change in Supply Chain Disruptions

NC State SCRC

Major supply chain disruptions due to weather related incidents are on the rise, and one can’t dismiss these as a “once in a century” event any more. The shortages in PVC and other materials are even shutting down automotive production lines, as well as other manufacturers that I’ve been speaking with.

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Driverless Trucks, China, COVID and the Future of the Supply Chain

Turvo

Although not ideal, we packed her up and planned to enjoy a post-baby getaway.with our new baby. Interestingly, we all had significant experience in the freight, logistics, sourcing, and supply chain world. How would sourcing and transportation patterns change if manufacturing shifted away from China?

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Regional Logistics Market Updates. Each group oversees freight that enters their region and plans for specific market trends in their respective states. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics. District of Columbia.

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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. Logistics? ? . Midwest Logistics ? . Logistics? ? . Logistics ? . It is prudent to check with supply chain partners to ensure they are operating as normal in Delaware.??? .

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Holiday shopping has started early amid fears over shipping delays

Ware2Go

Disruptions to global supply chains by COVID, storms and shortages have led to worries about empty shelves. The school year just started, Halloween is coming, and Thanksgiving plans are still up in the air. Magnets, which are used in products ranging from toys to electronics, have also been in short supply.