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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Same-day delivery is at the top of shoppers’ wish lists this holiday season, as Target’s CEO Brian Cornell said more consumers are waiting until the last minute to make purchases. Thanks for tuning in for all the logistics news. Enjoy the weekend, the holidays, and a relaxing new year.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

If you’re a resident of New Hampshire, you won’t have to pay much in fees when you buy your used vehicle. Many states have cheaper costs than others. Here are several tips and pointers on how to keep the cost down! Initial Cost For Your Used Vehicle. New Hampshire closely follows Maine at $870 per year.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Merchants Fleet to purchase 18,000 BrightDrop Electric Vehicles. Port of LA reports another 900,000+ TEU Month, backlog decline. BrightDrop, a new General Motors business focused on electric delivery vehicles, announced that Merchants Fleet plans to expand its purchase to 18,000 BrightDrop electric vehicles.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. Most reported in-store, e-commerce, and omni-channel fraud are all on the rise.

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New Balance Has Plans for Added U.S. Manufacturing

Supply Chain Matters

According to a published report from New Hampshire’s Manchester Union Leader via Yahoo News , plans for the sixth facility call for the construction of a 102,418 square foot combination office and manufacturing facility within Londonderry, New Hampshire , near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

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How Building Product Manufacturers Can Bounce Back in 2021

USC Consulting Group

That’s according to a recent report from ResearchandMarkets.com. This, in turn, has led to higher purchase prices for developers. In addition to lumber being more expensive to purchase, it’s also harder to come by. When 2020 officially concludes, the construction industry in the U.S. is anticipated to be 6.5%

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Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Solutions for 2021

ShipBob

From there, you can purchase and print labels, add shipping insurance , track orders, get ahead of returns, and more. Right off the bat, one of the biggest benefits of using a multi-carrier software is the ability to compare, purchase, and print shipping labels across a large carrier network. . Shipping labels. Multi-carrier support.