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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 The first line of defense for Amazon is its seller verification tools, which blocked 800,000 attempts to set up Amazon stores by “bad actors” looking to sell counterfeits, according to the report.

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

Talking Logistics

MercuryGate Launches Global, Omni-modal Freight Procurement Solution. McLeod Software Unveils New Business Process Automation Solutions for Logistics Companies. Same-day delivery from Best Buy is available on orders placed through its website, not on purchases made in stores.

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Exel announces new business with Bristol-Myers Squibb and expansion of Midwest Footprint

Supply Chain Network

As part of the contract, Exel purchased the existing Bristol-Myers Squibb distribution centers in Mount Vernon, Ind., It also offers close proximity to a number of key parcel and air infrastructure hubs including Indianapolis and Louisville, Ky. distribution. and will take over operations in the second quarter of this year.

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Confessions of an Owner-Operator: Advice for Getting Started

DAT Solutions

Being an owner-operator turned out to be a lucrative business for me, which is why I’m grateful for sites like ClassADrivers.com that give new drivers all the tools they need to become a successful truck driver. Beware of Bad Lease-Purchase Agreements. Purchase an APU. Beware Junk Trucks.

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Q&A: “Made In USA” Documentary Filmmaker Stresses More Americans Gain Awareness of Manufacturing Ahead of UCan Zippers Visit

GlobalTranz

The film is a regular top documentary on iTunes, so be sure to purchase it here ! Or if you'd like a DVD, you can purchase here. . I still do my best to purchase “Made in USA” whenever possible. Creating it as an education tool would’ve been more successful in my opinion. I’m definitely excited about it though.