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Which Supply Chain Strategy Will Prevail in 2022?

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In terms of reshoring, New Balance recently opened a North American manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, and Intel will invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio. Sellers, like Home Depot and Walmart , are chartering their own cargo ships to ensure freight capacity for their products. As the U.S.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

The new facility will allow the company to offer two-day shipping to most (about 90%) of the U.S. When customers order items not stocked at one of Belk’s fulfillment centers, those items are shipped directly from the vendor. Belk @belk With more than 300 department stores in 16 states throughout the Southern U.S.,

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50 expert tips on logistics planning and strategy

6 River Systems

As the biggest players in fulfillment, distribution and omnichannel retail continue to push boundaries, logistics and planning strategists are forced to innovate. “A 3PL can provide a range of fulfillment services, from setup, to shipping, to customer service. This can be accomplished by new solutions or acquisitions.”