The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2021

Paige currently resides in San Diego, California, where you might find her reading at the beach or birdwatching at the bay in her free time. Fulfyld is an ecommerce fulfillment and warehousing company based in Huntsville, Alabama. About Fulfyld. Learn More About the 5 Reasons Ecommerce Companies Fail. Paige Fitzgerald.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2015

Last January, I shared 5 New Year’s Resolutions for supply chain and logistics executives to improve as leaders. As I wrote last year: According to leadership expert Ken Blanchard, “when you stop learning, you stop leading,” and this is especially true in supply chain management.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 8, 2016

Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Trucking Stocks Tumble on Downgrade, Pricing Outlook (WSJ- sub. Manhattan Associates Empowers Warehouse Managers With New E-Commerce Capabilities. New Study: 70% of Executives have started Digital Supply Chain Transformation.

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DAT Solutions

JUNE 26, 2016

Warehouses and industrial parks continue to grow in and around Greenville and Spartanburg, according to the Wall Street Journal , and more goods are expected to arrive from the Port of Charleston, some 200 miles away. Last week's load-to-truck ratio in Greenville rose to 7.4, well above the national average of 2.7 loads per truck.

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TrackVia

MAY 25, 2023

Many companies are realizing the critical role that effective inventory management plays in streamlining warehouse operations and maintaining an edge over competitors. Mastering warehousing is not merely a distant goal; it has become a necessity for organizations aiming to maximize productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

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Unleashed

MARCH 19, 2024

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Houthi threat softened by pandemic prep.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It is also much more cost-effective to leverage an outsourced partner than to invest in your own warehouse. With Ware2Go’s warehousing options and scalable network, they were able to place inventory much closer to their customer bases and meet 2-day shipping guarantees.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. A typical Amazon warehouse job pays $13 or so an hour.

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BlueYonder

JULY 13, 2017

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. Most supply chain professionals have played the beer game at some point in their careers.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. A typical Amazon warehouse job pays $13 or so an hour.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

has long used robots to help humans move merchandise around its warehouses. This is why Amazon is the 800-pound gorilla,” says Joel Sutherland, a supply-chain management professor at the University of San Diego. Amazon.com Inc. Now automation is transforming Amazon’s white-collar workforce, too. . and Target Corp.,

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BlueYonder

JULY 13, 2017

At JDA, one of the vehicles we’ve been using to demonstrate the benefits of effective supply planning and collaboration across the supply chain is the Collaborative Flow Planning workshop — AKA, The Beer Game. Most supply chain professionals have played the beer game at some point in their careers.

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West Coast and California Logistics

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns. What has often been less than ideal, however, is the distribution of those finished goods after they leave the plant. logistics facility for distribution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 2, 2021

Amazon to open robotic warehouse in Alberta. As Amazon continues to expand its warehouse footprint, it also continues to automate more tasks. The company announced earlier this week that it will use robotics to put together small orders of books, electronics and toys at a new warehouse in Parkland County, Alta.,

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Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers. Context: San Bernardino’s 47% theft increase targets electronics for black-market sales. Context: San Diego’s proximity to Mexico drives trafficking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Amazon announces its first fully autonomous mobile warehouse robot. FedEx in the news: FedEx invests in FourKites to build intelligent supply chain platform. EV Has a Problem: 90% of the Battery Supply Chain ‘Does Not Exist’. FedEx pushes carbon neutrality. President Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Amazon is installing “meditation booths” in warehouses. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. The supply chain industry has seen a rise in as-a-service (aaS) business models over the last few years. How Best Buy is rethinking the role of its store employees.

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ShipBob

MAY 21, 2020

They face new obstacles and challenges to navigating customer behavior and forecasting product demand , along with supply chain delays and rapid economic changes. . I had a customer ask if he could drive to my house in San Diego to get product.

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ShipBob

APRIL 17, 2020

Fernanda Gomez Ocejo: Director of Supply Chain at Open Water. Fernanda Gomez Ocejo, Director of Supply Chain at Open Water. They have seven warehouses across the country, and their goal is to make sure they are all stocked and have enough product. Fernanda Gomez Ocejo, Director of Supply Chain at Open Water.

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EMERGE App

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Her supply chain is well documented and transparent for all to see. Each small batch is lovingly made in her San Diego factory before being shipped out to restaurants and supermarkets throughout California. And $1,000 owed to the warehouse for storage costs. Example: Penelope’s Poppin’ Vegan Soaps Inc.

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