Multichannel Merchant

MARCH 17, 2020

“With this in mind, we are temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies and other high-demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so that we can more quickly receive, restock, and ship these products to customers.”. In addition, Amazon had its first report of five workers diagnosed with COVID-19 , in Spain and Italy.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Prior to co-founding Flexe, Karl was CEO of AdReady, a Seattle-based advertising technology company. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe brings deep logistics expertise and enterprise-grade technology to deliver innovative eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution and network capacity programs to the Fortune 500.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). Pitney Bowes Expands Shipping Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Enroute Systems Corporation. November 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI).

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Adele Peters ( @adele_peters ) reports another indoor farming company called Plenty is using robot farm workers to “help it optimize growing conditions to make the most delicious produce.”[6] Each container — the kind commonly seen on trains, trucks or ships — costs $85,000, not including shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

However, their use felt some restraint, and most companies used them to track large-scale shipments, such as cargo containers, reports Claire Swedbery of the RFID Journal. However, these devices are not only monitoring and reporting on events; they are responding to events in real time. of the WIOMAX SmartIoT Blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Panasonic , which serves as one of the lithium-ion automotive battery suppliers to EV auto maker Tesla , indicated plans to construct and fit a reported $4 billion electric vehicle facility in DeSoto, Kansas. The state reportedly has an established battery manufacturing presence with seven establishments employing upwards of 1,300 workers.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

For congested metropolitan areas such as Seattle, the focus is actually on the ‘final 50 feet’ of those shipments.”[3] He reports one such sprawling conurbation is found in China, which “plans to merge nine huge cities in the Pear River Delta to create a megacity called JingJinJi.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2017

Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub. It could also have tracking and payment options to speed up the entire shipping process.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). Robinson Reports Second Quarter Results. Ryder Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results. Booking a flight has been electronic for 50 years, but the cargo on airplanes, trucks, and ships is still booked manually. Robinson reported a 1.7

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

dropped last week on a report that Amazon plans to handle more deliveries to its customers’ doorsteps. Taking greater control of shipments would give Seattle-based Amazon more flexibility and help it avoid possible congestion in its warehouses. Shares of FedEx Corp. and UPS Inc.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. In other words, if your shipping your own goods, you’re competition. Let’s Talk About Boats, Ships, and Trucks. That’s not surprising, given that Amazon’s shipping costs grew from $11.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. American Eagle acquired AirTerra, a Seattle-based shipping and logistics startup.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. The idea is simple: Shipping by air is fast, but expensive. The future of grocery shopping opened in what once was a sleepy Scandinavian neighborhood in Seattle this week and it looks very Amazonian. Are we losing our job to robots?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. The idea is simple: Shipping by air is fast, but expensive. The future of grocery shopping opened in what once was a sleepy Scandinavian neighborhood in Seattle this week and it looks very Amazonian. Are we losing our job to robots?

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Some ports are quarantining arriving ships for 14 days. Ocean Freight. Ocean Freight.

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Freight Plus

MARCH 14, 2019

XPO’s stock nosedived last December after a short seller’s negative report. British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. The ship ultimately sank to a depth of 2,800 miles. Seattle to Salt Lake City, Buffalo to Chicago, and various lanes in California all saw the biggest declines in rates. billion of its own stock.

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. West Coast ports in about three months. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain?

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RFgen

MARCH 19, 2015

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said it could take up to eight weeks for the port to resume normal operations again, while other industry professionals believe it could take some ports up to six months , The Wall Street Journal reported. West Coast ports in about three months. Standoff to Affect the Supply Chain?

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

As the Wall Street Journal reported, Walmart is creating pop-up fulfillment centers by partitioning off parts of its distribution centers that usually handle palletized goods. Similarly, shoe retailer DSW started shipping orders out of its closed shoe stores. “We

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crisp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With distribution across 120 countries and a lean business model that minimizes reliance on warehousing – opting to ship direct-to-store from their manufacturing facilities – ZURU recognizes the need to sync with customer demand in real-time. A data-driven vision In the fast-moving, dynamic world of consumer goods, agility is paramount.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Inside cavernous halls known as fulfillment centers, workers retrieve coffee filters, diapers and other items that are then packaged and shipped to customers. This year alone, Amazon announced new fulfillment centers in Eastvale, Redlands, Fresno and most recently Sacramento, where the Seattle company said it would hire 1,500 workers.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Inside cavernous halls known as fulfillment centers, workers retrieve coffee filters, diapers and other items that are then packaged and shipped to customers. This year alone, Amazon announced new fulfillment centers in Eastvale, Redlands, Fresno and most recently Sacramento, where the Seattle company said it would hire 1,500 workers.

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Proxima

AUGUST 3, 2020

A recent McKinsey report suggested a ‘15% enduring switch’ to e-commerce, from brick and mortar retailers. Many international in-bound imports were able to maintain successful operation through the height of lockdowns – using larger ships with increased capacity to clear up empty container backlogs. The same is true for consumers.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

While the company eventually produced and shipped the airplane, it faced gluttony of manufacturing and operating problems that delayed construction and delivery. In 2014, One Boeing engineer, according to The Seattle Times, blamed Boeing’s supplier management program because it had a lack of engineering expertise.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

While the company eventually produced and shipped the airplane, it faced gluttony of manufacturing and operating problems that delayed construction and delivery. In 2014, One Boeing engineer, according to The Seattle Times, blamed Boeing’s supplier management program because it had a lack of engineering expertise.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

At a time when cross-border commerce and shipping are booming, using multiple means of transport can complicate your operations and require the implementation of sophisticated shipping processes. That’s why many businesses outsource shipping to third-party logistics ( 3PL ) providers like ShipBob.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2018

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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Techgistics

JANUARY 14, 2017

According to a recent report in the Seattle Times , in 2016 Amazon significantly expanded the deployment of Kiva Robots in their fulfillment centers. According to the report, Amazon has 45,000 robots deployed across 20 fulfillment centers which represents a 50% increase over the previous year and a 200% increase since 2014.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 28, 2020

In this role, Alla will be responsible for overseeing the technical product roadmap and supply chain operations across all the creative, product, and technology teams and will report directly to the CEO. Women are critical to filling these gaps.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

From the “long shot but worth a try” files, Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking tens of millions of dollars from container shipping lines, claiming the carriers willfully abandoned service commitments at the height of supply-chain turbulence to reap enormous profits from the market turmoil.

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DAT Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2018

reefer loads per truck last week, the highest ever recorded in our weekly DAT Trendlines report. Nogales, AZ , was the only produce-shipping market to post any big rate increases last week, as many others were down significantly. Ontario, CA to Seattle was up 59¢ to $4.18/mile. Nogales to Los Angeles surged to $3.36/mile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

UPS earnings rise as higher prices offset shipping slowdown. Amazon will rent the planes from Seattle-based lessor Altavair, which is sending the used passenger aircraft to Airbus’ maintenance and overhaul partner to be remodeled for carrying cargo containers. billion, as revenue per piece shipped rose 8.6%, offsetting a 2.1%

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EMERGE App

JULY 16, 2018

When you’re in the e-commerce industry or entrepreneurship space, buzzwords like “drop shipping” and “Amazon FBA” just roll off your tongue. Shipping should be free and fulfilled by Amazon for last-minute travellers. Pro Tip #4: Use the Cheapest Shipping Method. Introduction.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

UPS wants to ship packages in the metaverse. According to recent reports, Walmart has increased the number of digital orders coming from its stores by 170 percent in the last year. ” I wonder if the metaverse expects same-day shipping. Amazon adds 5% ‘fuel and inflation surcharge’ to seller fees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

But despite those challenges and uncertainties, the majority of supply chain leaders are optimistic about the future, with 61 percent reporting a positive business outlook for 2023. Congratulations to the Las Vegas Golden Knights and Denver Nuggets. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping. They also have faced tense geopolitical environments, unreliable and expensive ­global shipping services and supply chain delays exacerbated by port congestion and even inland transportation issues. UPS, Overstock to launch returns pilot program. trade with Asia.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Seattle passes law letting Uber, Lyft drivers unionize (Reuters). This week, as reported in The Seattle Times, Amazon is negotiating to lease 20 Boeing 767 jets for its own air-delivery service.

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