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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Freight Waves

The workforce reductions are tied to companies operating in sectors such as trucking, warehousing, logistics, food suppliers and manufacturing. 12 768 Blue Diamond Growers Sacramento, California Almond growers cooperative Closing almond processing and manufacturing operations Sept. In the U.S., Globe Motors and Geodis Inc.,

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

” And now on to this week’s logistics news. 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. The expansion will also grow Target’s workforce. That’s all for this week.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 11-15, 2017)

Talking Logistics

So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. and Nousot partner to deliver predictive logistics analytics. Public service announcement: there is no such thing as free delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 4-8, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Descartes Showcases Logistics Technology Platform Innovations at Global User and Partner Conference. Note: Descartes and MercuryGate are Talking Logistics sponsors.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 4-8, 2013)

Talking Logistics

ILA, USMX reach tentative labor contract agreement ( Logistics Management ). Menlo Worldwide Logistics reported net revenue of $161.8 Immediately visualize results in detailed maps and graphs including service, cost, logistics, sustainability and risk. FedEx Introduces Enhancements to Deep Frozen Shipping. million, up 18.2

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Sears – Achieving Home Delivery Excellence

Talking Logistics

Christina Gross, Sacramento Routing Manager, then added: “Because we’re now working with a live, real-time system, we’re able to make adjustments and see those reflected in the routes right away. The post Sears – Achieving Home Delivery Excellence appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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Customer-Obsessed Businesses are Upping Their Last-Mile Game

Logistics Viewpoints

Brick-and-mortar behemoth, Target, is calibrating its last-mile logistics to keep itself at pace with the shifting trends in consumer behavior. Last year, Raley’s converted its closed store in Sacramento, California to a dark store — an e-commerce fulfillment center to meet the spiraling pick and on-demand deliveries.