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Channel Free Logistics with Bill Thayer

The Logistics of Logistics

Bill is the Founder and CEO, of Fillogic a l ogistics-as-a-service platform for retail that converts underutilized space at retail centers into tech-enabled, micro distribution hubs. Bill has over 30 years of experience in retail logistics, ecommerce, technology, store operations, and consulting.

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Reshoring to the US and Europe Accelerating, Now Also Serving CO2 Emission Reduction Objectives

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Centralized distribution networks with a single DC in the US or European market will lose ground while central distribution centers with satellite hubs or regional distribution networks with multiple distribution centers are on the rise. He also is a guest lecturer at Tsinghua University in China and NTU and SMU in Singapore.

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SYNOPSlS: Your Supply Chain Roadmap IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

IDC’s Predictions for 2022 and Beyond webinar threw a lens on the four key overarching themes that address critical hotspots for today’s supply chains: resiliency, worker productivity, forecasting, and last mile. To wrap up, the final prediction focused on an area that has impacted many of us – the last mile. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Walmart First to Deliver Driverless Middle Mile

Multichannel Merchant

“Through our work with Gatik, we’ve identified that autonomous box trucks offer an efficient, safe and sustainable solution for transporting goods on repeatable routes between our stores,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president of last mile at Walmart U.S. We’re thrilled to enable Walmart’s customers to reap the benefits.”.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

As your business grows, a North Carolina logistics hub could make sense for many reasons. The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina’s value as a logistics hub is no small reason why. A Hub for Aerospace.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Whether it is first, middle, or last mile, for truck drivers, safety is one of the most important parts of the job. DHL employs about 3,000 workers at the CVG Global Hub, with 900 workers currently seeking to form a union with Teamsters Local 100. New drivers will have the chance to sit behind the wheel of a driving simulator.

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7 Reasons Panama is the Latin American Supply Chain Capital with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

My main role is to promote the hub that Panama offers to the world. [02:19] It’s strategically located in the very middle of the continent. The Panama Canal is the backbone of the hub. It’s about fifty miles from the Pacific to the Atlantic. We are getting better every day with our operational excellence.

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