Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The above is relatively good news for retail and consumer goods businesses given the inventory overhang that has dogged the industry for far too long. As Supply Chain Matters previously highlighted , large retailers such as Target and Walmart have planned for lower inventories entering the current holiday fulfillment period.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 7, 2023

Other insights pointed out in the May LMI report are that the current rate of contraction is strongest in upstream firms, namely manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, compared to their downstream retail industry counterparts. The reported May value of 47.3 compared to the April value of 50.9, Further reported was that volumes of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 7, 2023

That is not good for retailers and manufacturers, each under the looking glass to reduce not only transportation but also inventory carrying costs. percentage points below the February value of 54.7, percentage points down from the January reading of 57.6.

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Logility

OCTOBER 25, 2018

In the interactive “ Top Halloween Candy by State ” map, CandyStore.com shows my beloved candy corn is the favorite candy for trick-or-treaters in Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Michigan and Alabama. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), American’s will also spend another $3.2B Reese’s Cups. Candy Corn. Hot Tamales.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2023

The conclusion put forth is that with online commerce stabilized at around 15 percent of total retail sales, the warehousing market has reached equilibrium after three years of wild swings. The July value of 45.4 declined 0.2 percentage points from June’s value of 45.6. than there was two years ago and pay 8% higher.”

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 7, 2023

Implications The June report’s narratives and implications can be viewed from two increasingly different frames of reference, one being the logistics and warehousing services industry, the other being manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and businesses that are anchored in supply chain cost sensitivities. The June value of 45.6 declined 1.7

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a September value of 61.4,

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported an April 2023 value of 50.9,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 26, 2022

Canoo recently announced an agreement with global retailer Walmart to supply nimble EV delivery vans for localized store based last mile delivery needs. Delivery van EV start-up Canoo , which negotiated a battery supply agreement with Panasonic has eventual plans to construct its U.S. manufacturing facility somewhere in Oklahoma as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported an April 2022 value of 69.7

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report ®, compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno , and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) , reported a May 2022 value of 67.1,

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FLEXE

JULY 25, 2018

With their team, we determined the optimal location was to centrally locate inventory with one of our warehouse providers in Reno, Nevada. Pop-up fulfillment: TOMs uses FLEXE to fulfill into pop-up retail stores to move last-season items and replenish pop-up stores. demand with two-day delivery. Turning Up the Volume.

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FLEXE

JULY 25, 2018

With their team, we determined the optimal location was to centrally locate inventory with one of our warehouse providers in Reno, Nevada. Pop-up fulfillment: TOMs uses FLEXE to fulfill into pop-up retail stores to move last-season items and replenish pop-up stores. demand with two-day delivery. Turning Up the Volume.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Changing Retail Supply Chains with Ecommerce. E-commerce is steam rolling ahead, and retailers need to make the necessary modifications and embrace omnichannel strategies to make money. Daimler has developed a driverless truck and a license to test it on public highways has been granted in Nevada.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

However, the new order has a few modifications and allows for retail and other non-essential businesses to begin reopening on May 4. . As the state reopens retail facilities on May 4, shipping in and out of Arizona should not be substantially impacted. . Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. .

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsome has allowed retailers to reopen; however, some restrictions remain in place. It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region until that time. Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity. Retailers have reopened, but with limited capacity. California.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

has allowed retailers to reopen; however,? It may be a challenge to make retail deliveries in this region?until Restaurants, gyms, and retailers are open at 50 percent capacity.?? . As a result, retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses can resume normal operations with a 50 percent capacity restriction. .

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AB&R

JANUARY 10, 2019

The GS1 Standard barcode was adopted in 1973 by industry leaders to standardize barcodes and unique numbers so they’re accepted by retailers and distributors worldwide. They’re used on virtually everything you see, which is why it’s imperative they’re compliant. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Hampsire. New Jersey. New Mexico. North Carolina.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 4, 2016

Tesla claims that its power-packs cost half what big carmakers pay their suppliers for custom-designed large-format batteries, and that its Gigafactory, a huge battery plant close to completion in the Nevada desert, will cut costs by another 30%.” ” Tesla makes most of their parts inhouse.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

As reported by TechCrunch : During the 7-Eleven delivery, which took place in Reno, Nevada on July 10th, [drone delibery service provider] Flirtey successfully transported: Slurpees, a chicken sandwich, donuts, hot coffee and candy to the home of the family who placed the order.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

3PLs with warehouses in Nevada and Tennessee with Automotive connections. Professionals with S&OP experience in retail who speak Spanish and live in Canada. Trucking companies in Utah with more than 10 refrigerated trucks with the most likes. Companies my Tier 1 suppliers are connected to in China, India, and Brazil.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

Mike also worked on several of his own real estate projects including building an office and retail complex, 28 luxury condominiums, a mini-storage facility, and a few residential homes. Crystal Creek is a direct-to-consumer fulfillment business that provides shipping for ecommerce retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 3, 2022

The Logistics Managers Index Report® , compiled by researchers at Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and the University of Nevada Reno, and in conjunction with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), reported a February 2022 value of 75.2,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

But there’s a good chance you’ll see a retail version for sale in the very near future. But that has changed, with civilian-rated drones hitting the retail shelves in a variety of sizes. The concept is being tested at a 3-km site in Nevada. DRONES WILL GO MAINSTREAM. They’re also about to make people some serious cash.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Amazon launches same-day delivery from brick-and-mortar retail brands. As same-day delivery becomes more important to consumers, retailers are looking at innovative ways to deliver on this expectation. The company is relying on price increases to boost growth. if they spend less than $25.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Eric Beckwitt was born in California but had to flee with the family in 2003 to save his son, who suffered severe asthma in the Sierra Nevada foothills where the Beckwitt family lived. Eric was involved in conservation in the Sierra Nevada since an early age. Over 8,000 manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers in the U.S.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2021

From costumes to candy to home decorations, strong Halloween sales are important to many retailers. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, “Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 Halloween Predictions.

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Freightera

MARCH 29, 2021

Zhenya co-founded Freightera in 2014 with her husband Eric Beckwitt, and over time the company became the first low emission freight marketplace for businesses big and small: manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, shipping all across Canada, the USA, and cross-border from the US to Canada, and vice versa.

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TrackVia

JULY 22, 2020

Before discovering low-code technology, The Clinic in Nevada reported that manual systems led to lost invoices, data entry errors, corrupt datasets, inventory management challenges, and inadequate or delayed analytics. At its baseline, any inefficiency can cost cannabis companies a significant amount of money and strain on their business.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Food retailers across the country are kicking off initiatives to help communities combat hunger. For its part, Save Mart and its banners are donating 166,000 pounds of healthy, shelf-stable items, equaling nearly 139,000 meals, to their local community food banks throughout California and Northern Nevada. and The Save Mart Cos.,

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Techgistics

DECEMBER 22, 2016

7-Eleven and Google teamed up for drone deliveries from a 7-Eleven store in Nevada, Amazon delivered an order via drone in the UK , Domino’s delivered a pizza by drone in New Zealand , and JD.com delivered orders in rural China via drone. Drones for Good Like self-driving vehicles, there was plenty of press surrounding drones in 2016.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Post found 70% of first-class mail sent to Nevada and 60% sent to Florida is likely to be delayed. This seasonal adjustment will bring prices for the Postal Service’s commercial and retail customers in line with competitive practices. International products would be unaffected. Central Time, on Oct. Central Time, Dec.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

Brands are expanding their warehouse footprint farther away from the coastal ports, like in Reno, Nevada; converting vacant storefronts into fulfillment centers; and planning multistory distribution centers to maximize the space available. New Approaches to Transporting Goods Similarly, since it’s taking longer to get goods to the U.S.,

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Talking Logistics

MAY 8, 2015

As I wrote last October in The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce , it may sound simple, but enabling a consumer in one country to buy from an online retailer in another country is incredibly complex. Its customers include retailers, department stores, apparel brands, and lifestyle brands that sell a range of physical goods online.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2014

Of course, this makes sense for logistics service providers like Ryder, but a similar opportunity exists for manufacturers and retailers. Finally, logistics service providers and warehouse operators need to pay close attention to a case the Supreme Court agreed to hear this week involving Amazon warehouse workers in Nevada.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 3, 2017

Boston startup raises $10M for retail software that predicts inventory needs (Boston Business Journal). million, aims to work with freight companies by year-end to test trucks without human occupants on highways in states such as Michigan, Nevada or Florida. Self-Driving-Truck Startups Race to Take On Uber (WSJ – sub.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school shopping survey, consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall. Both facilities will be located in Southern Nevada.

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