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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

We have software updates planned to improve our fog and parking performance to address such situations in the future.” And now on to this week’s logistics news. In a blog post, Yum noted it is transitioning away from plastics and developing new packaging solutions as part of that policy.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. Persistent Red Sea Risks Continue to Disrupt Critical Trade Route The ongoing conflict in Yemen has created several shipping risks in the Red Sea. In particular, there is a risk of Houthi rebels laying mines in the shipping lanes.

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Who Should Be In The Winner’s Circle?

Supply Chain Shaman

The topic of the meeting was the logistics to launch of the AMR Research Top 25. When Gartner purchased AMR Research in December 2009, the methodology became the Gartner Supply Chain Top 25. As a result, the Supply Chains to Admire methodology is a useful assessment tool for companies of all sizes globally. The reason?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. While FedEx has worked with many mass retailers on this solution in the past, it now offers hassle-free returns for small to midsize businesses. The market now sees almost $400 million in annual sales.

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Keep Your Cargo Out of Danger: Best Practices for Transportation Risk Management

CH Robinson Transportfolio

According to a paper published by the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, only 25% of a typical company’s end-to-end supply chain is being assessed in any way for risk. The most common method used to protect the value of goods from physical damage, theft, or other calamity is the purchase of cargo insurance.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

However, commonly used KPIs used by supply chain executives are usually focused on logistics performance (e.g., The Lean journey should focus on straightforward activities that everyone can see and understand because the tools take on a life of their own, causing the operation to lose sight of the simple goal of waste elimination.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. By introducing solutions that add automation, errors can be eliminated from task workflows. DevGuildDDI. Robert DeStefano.