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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dick’s joins a list of retailers that have recently noted the impacts of inflation on customer purchases, with a shift from discretionary to non-discretionary items being a common theme. households across six states – Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,

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The Impending Ocean Carrier War on Last Mile Fulfillment

Freightos

Even closer to end customers, in August, Maersk acquired Visible SCM, a Utah-based B2B/B2C company, which handles over 200,000 orders a day across nine fulfillment centers, as well as a European counterpart. This isn’t just about purchasing power. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift.

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

Think about your most recent purchase. This sequence of events involves many moving parts, including purchasing, packaging, shipping, and transporting materials to distributors to sell to the end customer. More agile on fulfilling requests and custom solutions. Pros: Fast-paced atmosphere. Many are SaaS companies. Track record.

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How Elementum Helps Minimize Damaged Shipments

Elementum

The implications of damaged shipments are overwhelming: In a survey conducted by Dropoff, an overwhelming 79% of US consumers indicated that they would not purchase from the same company after receiving a damaged item. an interior design firm and online furniture and homewares store in Utah. McGee & Co.

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How Elementum Helps Minimize Damaged Shipments

Elementum

The implications of damaged shipments are overwhelming: In a survey conducted by Dropoff, an overwhelming 79% of US consumers indicated that they would not purchase from the same company after receiving a damaged item. an interior design firm and online furniture and homewares store in Utah. McGee & Co.

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Supplement Recall Creates Bad Press for Health Industry

RFgen

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. People affected by the salmonella outbreak live in New Jersey, New Mexico, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Supplement Recalls.

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Supplement Recall Creates Bad Press for Health Industry

RFgen

Health is a primary concern for consumers who purchase meal supplements and other nutritional products. People affected by the salmonella outbreak live in New Jersey, New Mexico, Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. Consumers want to trust the labeling on supplements. Supplement Recalls.