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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods Beats Forecast in Q1 But Cautions on Inflation, Supply Chain. Walmart and Symbotic Expand Partnership to Deploy Automation System. Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 17 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 17, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. According to the SAP announcement , at a purchase price of $18.15

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Competing in a diverse parcel market

Cathy Roberson

Photo 273885252 | Business © Olan Dah | Dreamstime.com Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains! Meanwhile, FedEx reported that overall revenue for the quarter ending February 29 declined 2.3% Many utilize parcel management technology tools that track and manage a group of carrier partners. billion. .

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Adderall one of many drugs, medical supplies at risk

Resilinc

In October, the FDA announced a shortage of ADHD drug Adderall, with leading manufacturer Teva Pharmaceuticals forecasting that its generic brands would be in short supply until March 2023. But Adderall is by no means the only drug, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), or medical supply item that is in short supply.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

In my work with clients, customers bandy about the term “customer-centric supply chain.” Many of my clients talk about a customer-centric supply chain but rely on useless metrics from an annual survey or a net promoter score. A customer-centric supply chain is easier to say than implement.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Think about your most recent purchase. The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Technology and processes may not be as advanced. Inventory management.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 30 – November 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

For 2021, there has been another hiccup, which the wine industry may refer to as the great supply chain kerfuffle. The issue has become supply chain and manufacturing constraints, which have delayed the deliveries of such essential items as bottles, corks, and even the wine itself for brokers.