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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

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From the “long shot but worth a try” files, Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking tens of millions of dollars from container shipping lines, claiming the carriers willfully abandoned service commitments at the height of supply-chain turbulence to reap enormous profits from the market turmoil. The online retail giant says its five-story, 3.8

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Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain: 4 Must-Haves for Next-Generation Platforms

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It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. I recently changed continents and realized that my favorite hair styler wouldn’t work in the U.S., so I went online to order it. Yosun holds B.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Thinking End to End on.

Supply Chains Rock

Last week I was visiting friends in San Francisco, where they are doing an extremely good job in cutting down carbon emissions by buying local products. Local equals less shipping, sorry logistics guys. As you can read, the label points out that they use plastic instead of glass since its lighter to ship. Newer Post.

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Making Supply Chain Planning Agile With Modular Planning Technologies

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As a result, a wide range of businesses, from restaurants, and retail chains, to manufacturers, have been redesigning their business services and operations and re-engineering their supply chains. Any supplier with access to a browser can now participate in the viewing and confirming Purchase Orders and issuing advance shipping notices.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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Recessionary environments cause disruptions in the manufacturing industry around the globe, leading to long lead times, shortages, rising prices, and complications in transportation lines. Shipping items back and forth creates needless greenhouse gas emissions, and only 54% of all packaging gets recycled. Asena holds B.S.

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ToolsGroup Acquires Onera to Extend Retail Platform from Planning to Execution

ToolsGroup

COVID-induced shifts in consumer shopping preferences, the prolonged shipping crisis, geopolitical upheaval, and inflation have driven retailers to evolve demand and fulfillment strategies. Leveraging AI to help retailers, manufacturers, and distributors build intelligent supply chains continues to drive ToolsGroup’s product strategy.