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This Week in Logistics News (November 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Merchants Fleet to purchase 18,000 BrightDrop Electric Vehicles. Port of LA reports another 900,000+ TEU Month, backlog decline. Port of LA reports another 900,000+ TEU Month, backlog decline. As of November 18, the Port of LA reported 36 container vessels at anchor/drifting.

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The Rise of Logistics Technology in E-Commerce

GlobalTranz

Logistics technologies are changing how modern retailers operate. Home Depot is revamping their distribution center strategy to include a host of regional centers, and logistics providers stand to reap significant profits from increased collaboration in the marketplace. What’s Driving Investments in Logistics Technology in E-Commerce?

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Introducing QAD Adaptive ERP 2023 and Enhancements for QAD Adaptive Applications

QAD

This includes integrating multi-currency, multi-GAAP, and multi-entity financials, implementing best practice purchasing, and utilizing real-time data and flexible analytics. Updates in the past few months address new requirements for Brazil, India, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, United States and other global regions.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. Primarily focused on Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics, S&OP and Inventory Management.

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XPO Logistics (XPO) to Acquire Con-way (CNW)

Supply Chain Network

– September 9, 2015 – XPO Logistics, Inc. (“XPO Logistics” or “XPO”) (NYSE: XPO) and Con-way Inc. (“Con-way”) (NYSE: CNW) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for XPO Logistics to acquire Con-way. GREENWICH, Conn. and ANN ARBOR, Mich.

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Savant Talks – International Expansion with Made.com

Savant Events

Made.com announced earlier this year that it will expand its business to Portugal, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Denmark. Other relevant factors are the size of furniture and interior market of a country , the easiness to conduct business both in terms of payment methods and logistics/operations. Here’s what we talked about!

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

The load break at both ends of dry canals, which increases costs and delays and limits economies of scale on the overland route, is their biggest drawback. Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities.

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