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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

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If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capable of limiting speed. The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended the installation of such technologies in all new passenger vehicles.

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Making Supply Chain Planning Agile With Modular Planning Technologies

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“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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Visibility 2.0: Accelerating the Customer Experience with Ron Richardson

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the world’s first multi-enterprise collaborative platform specifically designed for the global supply chain. Ron Richardson is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turvo , a technology company that empowers shippers, carriers, LSPs, and brokers with a streamlined, connected approach to supply chain management. About Turvo.

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A Modern Approach to EDI with Jonathan Kish

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Jonathan is the Vice President Of Business Development at Orderful , a complete cloud EDI platform for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and technology companies. Jonathan is a seasoned supply chain executive who has worked at industry leaders like Shippo, Pitney Bowes, Auctane, and UPS. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

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Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups.

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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

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About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era. is a technology company that specializes in conversational AI and natural language processing. IATA’s U.S. cargo subsidiary.