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Crime is Adding to Supply Chain Woes

Enterra Insights

References to the wild west are being made more frequently as criminal activity increases supply chain woes. Back in the fall of 2021, Walgreens announced it was closing five San Francisco stores, citing ongoing organized retail crime as the reason. That doesn’t include losses tallied by customers shipping on its rails.”

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

If a bill introduced by San Francisco-based state Senator Scott Wiener becomes law, California could become the first state to require certain new cars to be equipped with a device capable of limiting speed. and Israeli startups focused on logistics, the supply chain and customer fulfillment. East Coast. 18 to $3,860.

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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but also has offices in London and Bangalore. In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech. has worked with a variety of clients, including major brands like Coca-Cola, Nestle, and Unilever.

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Making Supply Chain Planning Agile With Modular Planning Technologies

Logistics Viewpoints

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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The TraylorTranspo Story with Brittany Traylor

The Logistics of Logistics

With the goal of paying it forward, Traylor Transpo partners with the Texas Workforce Commission to help people get their start in logistics and supply chain. Traylor’s technology streamlines the shipping process, reduces cost, and facilitates collaboration. Turvo Academy Makes Supply Chain Collaboration Easier Than Ever.

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Why Packaging Matters with Phillip Akhzar

The Logistics of Logistics

Phillip is a serial entrepreneur, Y Combinator alum, and sustainability and supply chain expert. Phil is a San Francisco native, who earned an Industrial Engineering degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Prior to starting Arka, Phillip founded and successfully exited a few startups.

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