Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

It was a very busy week in the world of supply chain and logistics, so let’s go straight to the news that caught my attention: FLEXE Launches Nationwide Next-Day Delivery. Konexial And Cloud Logistics Partner To Produce Groundbreaking Goload Service. Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters).

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Multichannel Merchant

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Best Buy, for example, has converted some stores in its hometown of Minneapolis into hybrid facilities by shrinking sales floor space and increasing on-site fulfillment operations. It’s a model being replicated across retail as companies look to make their supply chain and inventory management as lean and efficient as possible.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2017

Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply chain issues (Reuters) and Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (StarTribune). In today’s “Ripped from the Headlines” segment, I revisit these predictions through the lens of recent news articles.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2020

Join us for a look back at the intersection of trucking, civil unrest and an examination of how logistics planning and management software helps keep freight moving in spite of upheaval and disruption. For our part at UltraShipTMS, we support the safety and security of truckers, trucking operations and logistics planning at every level.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

In four of its Minneapolis test stores, Best Buy reduced the shoppable square footage to 15,000 square feet to provide more space for fulfillment. Besides running a logistics market research firm, catch my weekly articles on air cargo, freight forwarding, the express markets, and a monthly podcast on Air Cargo World.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. Details on Cook. His experience makes him well qualified for the job.

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RFgen

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a company press release, the big-name retail chain recently added Benjamin Cook , the former logistics and supply chain head at Apple, to its team. Cook’s first day was on July 24, 2016 in Minneapolis at the company’s headquarters. Details on Cook. His experience makes him well qualified for the job.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Journalist Zusha Elinson ( @ZushaElinson ) explains, “A recent rash of thefts by fast-moving mobs at stores in the Bay Area and outside Minneapolis were organized on social media and committed by people who often didn’t know one another, according to law-enforcement officials investigating the incidents.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

I split this off from global sourcing because we had plenty of buyers but not enough planning and logistics so service and documentation was failing. GMS is a team of nine people based in Rotterdam, Shanghai and Minneapolis. Our buyers are purchasing micro ingredients, such as vitamins, additives, minerals, etc.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 2, 2015

<p>Since 1985, Minneapolis-based Event Sales has been serving the reverse logistics needs of retailers and manufacturers seeking to dispose of excess merchandise. with the ability to manage their inventory and operations from their Minneapolis headquarters.</p>

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Zipline Logistics

AUGUST 24, 2021

The big-box store first opened in the early 1900s in Minneapolis, MN, and has grown into a perennial top-10 revenue capturing retailer. When working with a retail partner, it is critical to follow industry best practices to ensure your logistics function is prepared to meet the needs of retail customers. Background About Target.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Being in the logistics industry, C.H. If you’re not in Minneapolis, please make a donation online in support of the team of your choosing. To add to the fun, four of the station’s anchors—Belinda Jensen, Julie Nelson, Eric Perkins, and Randy Shaver—would lead teams and compete for 12 hours to fill trucks with the donated food.

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DAT Solutions

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Winter is on the way, and the coming season’s weather pattern represents a big question mark for transportation and logistics pros. We hear weathermen discussing whether we will have an “El Niño” or a “La Niña” year.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

After a weak holiday performance last year, the Minneapolis-based company embarked on a multibillion-dollar spending plan to improve its stores and digital capabilities. . … Like other big-box chains, Target has been struggling to compete with Amazon, which is benefiting from the movement of consumer shopping online.

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ShipBob

MARCH 12, 2023

For instance, say it costs $10 to ship one package from Philadelphia to Minneapolis. On the other hand, a truckload of 2,000 packages shipped to the carrier’s sorting facility in Minneapolis costs around $3,000. The post A Complete Guide to Zone Skipping Logistics Strategy appeared first on ShipBob.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

After 12 years as an Air Force logistics officer, Michael got his PhD in a top 5 logistics program, and now teaches supply chain management and marketing. Logistics and delivery can be handled in a very optimized way with the help of automated solutions using data and information. from Washington University St. Louis, M.S.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2017

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon is granted a patent for using a subterranean network to deliver packages (GeekWire). Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (Star Tribune). UPS Acquires Freightex Ltd.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2019

Work closely with your supply chain team or bring in skilled logistics experts to keep you up to date about what the shutdown means for your business. Jason is member of the Minnesota Freight Advisory Committee (MFAC) and serves as an election judge in the City of Minneapolis. DOT is down.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. It already has opened nine, after testing the concept in its hometown of Minneapolis. Gretchen McCarthy, Target’s chief global supply chain & logistics officer, said Target has to keep up with customer expectations — namely getting online purchases conveniently and quickly.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer began testing home package delivery from a new sorting center in its hometown of Minneapolis earlier this year. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 15 – 21) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Echoing Amazon: Walmart and Target try local package delivery.

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