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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

One of the most difficult and expensive aspects of the supply chain is last mile and home delivery. The two new prototypes are both based on the Hummingbird, which Wing says can carry about 2 pounds and has made hundreds of thousands of deliveries in Dallas suburbs, Virginia, Australia, and Finland.

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ERP Sustains Manufacturing during COVID-19

IQMS

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed manufacturers to rapidly shift gears, from addressing work-from-home policies to managing extreme swings in demand and uncertain supply chains. Another manufacturer is Monoflo of Winchester, Virginia, a producer of reusable packaging.

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Major industries in the state include agriculture, automotive, aviation/aerospace, banking, defense, energy, pharmaceuticals, and textiles. These specialized inbound services include JIT delivery, kitting, packaging, VMI and other services that are essential to keeping manufacturing supply chains in motion.

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Suppliers to Large US Retailers Put on Notice by China

Material Handling & Logistics

Many Chinese manufacturers are part of the global supply chain. as customers, while Yue Yuen supplies Nike and Under Armour Inc. based Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC for $820 million last year, said an all-out trade war is unlikely. “I “I hope Trump realizes that everything has a price. By Angus Whitley and Daniela Wei.

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