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Layoffs hit Amazon Fresh, Kroger, UNFI and other food companies

Freight Waves

Albertsons also plans to close a grocery store in Portland, Oregon, by July 1. Conagra has made the difficult decision to discontinue its production operations and close its facility to improve efficiencies and effectiveness within its supply chain network,” the company said in a WARN notice. Albertsons Cos.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 31 – August 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

As Steve Banker wrote about in last week’s news roundup, the worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last through the first quarter of 2023 at a minimum according to the electronics supply chain analysis firm Supplyframe. As a result, Ford is revamping its supply chain operations to focus on “built-to-order” vehicles.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. General Motors drives sustainability across supply chain FMCSA approves 25% fee increase for carriers, brokers U.S. Cue the duck boats, as the parade kicks off in a few hours.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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Consumers Demand Supply Chain Accountability Down to the Last Straw

Material Handling & Logistics

Is your business at risk due to unethical supply chain practices? In the case of Monster beverage, which finished last in the KnowtheChain ranking of companies for supply chain accountability on slavery and human trafficking, 20% of the shareholders voted for a proposal asking the company for transparency on these issues.

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Corporate supply chain social responsibility in the news

Supply Chain View from the Field

Today’s New York Times has a front-page story on how supply chain inspections of factories have become a vital link in the supply chain of overseas production. ” Integrating CSR into a supply chain strategy is not easy. ” Integrating CSR into a supply chain strategy is not easy.

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Winter Alert: Winter Weather Conditions Developing Across Much of the US

GlobalTranz

Starting Saturday, a Pacific storm system will cause heavy snowfall from Portland to Seattle. The GlobalTranz team will continue to track these storm systems' impact on shippers and carriers in the affected regions and assist with any weather-related supply chain disruptions. These weather events are rapidly evolving.