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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The responsibility for container safety is shared across the supply chain, with solutions for safer container transport including proper packing, stowage, and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight.

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

The first major polio epidemic in the United States occurred in Vermont in the summer of 1894. This type of success gave my generation a false sense of security. Build strong supplier development programs (only 30% of companies operate supplier development programs) and improve trading partner capabilities with logistics providers.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that Hershey said it would fall short of meeting demand for the Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers. And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. If you ship in or out of Connecticut, don’t expect produce to affect your logistics operation much. Both are harvested late in the summer. Heaviest Peak: September.

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Added Alerts to a Warming Earth and Supply Chain Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

Supply Chain Matters

Southwest and southern states, while historic flooding brought about by excessive rainfall are breaking what are described as thousand year single event rainfall records in the regions of western and northern New York and Vermont. In the short term they will embrace investment in polluting fossil fuels in return for security.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-up- February 13, 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In this update, we highlight General Motors announced deal with GlobalFoundries to secure semiconductor chip capacity, the building frustrations on the lack of progress in negotiations involving a new labor contract for U.S. West Coast ports, and data related to increased adoption of robotics for North America production needs.

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Trump's Tariffs Anger US Manufacturers, Business Groups

Material Handling & Logistics

We thank the president for his actions to ensure a strong American steel sector that is fundamental to our national and economic security,” Thomas J. The administration’s use of a “national security” rationale encourages other nations to do the same to keep U.S. Gibson, the group’s president and chief executive, said in a statement.