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

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Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. Based on the stock’s value after the announcement, that would represent a $61 million purchase worth about 10 percent of the company. chipmaking equipment to factories in China that manufacture advanced NAND chips. Apparently, warehouses are full.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

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There’s no doubt that the pandemic, with its harsh lockdowns and impact on economies worldwide, has played a dramatic role in the supply chain disruptions being experienced by manufacturers. Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

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2021 Supply Chain Challenges: The Top 5 Lessons Learned + Tips from 11 Industry Experts

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It’s time to re-think how our products are manufactured and distributed. Lesson #2: Finding solutions in warehouses and distribution centers. “We And having multiple smaller warehouses in strategic locations can enable you to do this – especially in the beverage industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

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Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. Warehouse vacancy rates sink to 27-year low. Do other warehouses follow suit and join a union?’ At some point, it seems we all have the need for speed. Demand for piece-picking robots gains steam.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

Artificial intelligence has been applied to just about every supply chain application imaginable, including transportation management and execution, demand planning, supply chain planning, warehouse management, and order management. Warehouse rents near cargo airports skyrocket. was the fourth this year at an Amazon warehouse.

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What’s the Best Response to Global Supply Chain Disruption?

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Manufacturers know all the issues: U.S. Warehouses are full and short-staffed, affecting how merchandise is received. Warehouses are full and short-staffed, affecting how merchandise is received. The Port of Los Angeles is joining the Port of Long Beach in doubling operational hours to 24/7. In October, the U.S.