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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

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The company has a sourcing team that vets the beans. All their coffee packages in groceries have the date the coffee was roasted on their packages; and this date label is centrally placed on the package and it is easy to read. Microsoft purchased Blue Horseshoe’s warehousing and transportation products in 2012.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

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USDA funding supports Port of Oakland pop-up container yard. It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Earlier this week, the Port of Oakland said it is defraying its rising costs through new funding from the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

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Oakland port terminals plan PierPass-style program (JOC). Where to Find Supply Chain Innovation (Source: Adelante SCM). Employing over 8,000 transportation and fulfillment professionals, OHL has unparalleled experience in direct-to-consumer fulfillment, serving a wide range of business sectors from specialty retail to manufacturing.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 2 – 8)

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Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 15 – 21)

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Echoing Amazon: Walmart and Target try local package delivery. Port of Oakland sets all-time cargo record. Taking a page from their biggest rival, Walmart and Target are testing their own home package delivery services in the US. The Port of Oakland reached a milestone in April, setting an all-time record for cargo handling.