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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

This was certainly another interesting year from a logistics and supply chain standpoint, as we saw the emergence of generative AI take center stage. We also saw a lot of technological advances in transportation, warehousing, supply chain planning, robotics, and last mile delivery, just to name a few.

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The Best States to Buy a Car In!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The New Car Bait and Switch! 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!

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This Week in Logistics News (November 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last year’s supply chain program include two days of sessions by practitioners – executives from companies like Ahold Delhaize, AGCO, and Radwell International– on the real-world problems associated with the digital transformations they have gone through and continue to go through. SVT Robotics Raises $25 Million in Funding.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (November 10-14, 2014)

Talking Logistics

We normally do our Talking Logistics episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but we have one today at 12 ET with Alaster Love from Transplace, where we are going to discuss “ Big Data and Analytics in Oil and Gas Transportation.” Cass Freight Index Report – October 2014. India and US reach WTO breakthrough over food (BBC News).

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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. ” Prioritize supply chain management. is anticipated to be 6.5%