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This Week in Logistics News (May 4 – May 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s more than doubled the number of robots deployed in its fulfillment centers and warehouses in the last three years, from 350,000 in 2021 to 750,000 by last June. The company has a variety of robots that serve different functions within the warehouse. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, anyone can start an online retailing business from any part of the world and ensure their products are delivered to customers efficiently by using a third-party logistics company. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 1, 2019

Stord

The Dutch retailer Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize that owns Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, and Giant/Martin (among others) is adopting a new forecasting tool built by Relex Solutions. Over 4 million robots will be used in 50,000 warehouses by 2025 , according to one report. Any big stories we missed? Thoughts or comments?

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. In case you haven’t heard, there is an inventory glut that is becoming problematic for some retailers.

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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech July 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

battery production site for Panasonic, and completion of Series D funding round for on demand warehousing provider Flex e. based EV battery production facilities include South Korea headquartered LG Energy Solution , Samsung SDI and SK Innovation , each with a designated branded automotive partner.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

South Korea has now become a concern as well as that regions manufacturing activity is now at a contraction level not seen since 2020. . . South Korea. Excess inventory levels now remain a more cogent concern particularly among retail industry supply networks. Select Regional Highlights. United States.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Covid-19 resulted in shortages and stock-outs for 28% of retailers. Consultancy UK).