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Supply chains on film

Supply Chain Movement

In the space of two minutes and 49 seconds, the title sequence of the film Lord of War (2005) presents a step-by-step insight into the supply chain of a bullet: from copper to customer. This opening scene presents the supply chain, in this case of a bullet, very effectively. And explains that he sent it before leaving Memphis. “It

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Book Review: Logistics Clusters-Delivering Value and Driving Growth

Supply Chain Opz

Chapter 1: a case study of Zara who is the world leading fashion retailer is presented. Chapter 3: Dr. Sheffi describes the characteristics of the successful Logistics Clusters, namely Port of Rotterdam, Singapore, Panama Canal and Memphis. Some business ideas for nonlogistics businesses are also presented here.

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Freight Market Update and Q2 Trucking Outlook

Zipline Logistics

“The markets with the largest gains this week in OTVI.USA were Laredo, Texas (12.07%) Memphis, Tennessee (5.37%) and Cleveland (5.08%). This elevated demand level will have similar effects on the freight market that were present during the latter half of 2020. The Outbound Tender Reject Index has reached 27.6%

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Amazon Gives Break to SFP Merchants

Multichannel Merchant

Last November, a decline in some transit times led Amazon to restrict use of FedEx Ground and Home Delivery for fulfilling SFP orders, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, citing an email to shippers from Amazon. The company added shippers could still use Ground and Home Delivery “if the Prime badge isn’t present.”. As of Feb.

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What happened to all the Texas freight?

DAT Solutions

Regional van markets like Dallas and Memphis —which send freight to Houston—seem to be impacted by the slowdown in oil drilling as well. Houston market load-to-truck ratios from 2012 to present. DAT tracks daily load-to-truck ratios in 11 Key Market Areas in Texas, more than any other state.

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