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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Walmart has its first customer, as Home Depot will use Walmart drivers to deliver paint, tools, and other online purchases to customers’ doors. The company is currently using three of these ships to transport manufacturing materials. Home Depot hires Walmart to make deliveries.

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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. Anthony’s clients varied from construction, trucking, industrial, software, manufacturing, and retail industries. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

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Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Branching Out.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 29 – November 2, 2018)

Talking Logistics

I’m in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico this morning. I’ll share some photos and highlights next week, either of the ride or my new Personal Oxygen Device. Will retailers or established logistics service providers ultimately acquire some of these startups (see Target’s acquisition of Shipt)? Have a happy weekend!

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

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This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like According to Gartner, the semiconductor industry grew a staggering 26.3% in 2021 and is projected to grow another 7.4%

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

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This edition will cover all things related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Why semiconductors have been supply constrained What manufacturers are doing to respond What the future of the industry will look like. At Intel we’re trying to keep pace with this demand from a manufacturing perspective. I’ll give you some examples.

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The Batch Food Traceability Survival Guide

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first exercised new powers granted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shut down processing at the Sunland Inc. company’s peanut plant in New Mexico. This costs all manufacturers and distributors of peanut butter—not just the companies dealing with the tainted product.

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