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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech August 30 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Redwood has indicated a commitment to solving the ability to source battery anode and cathode components in the United States and producing them from an increasing amount of recycled content. billion Battery Materials Campus to be located in the heart of the “ Battery Belt ,” just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.

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Unlocking the Value of Global Supply Chain: the Case Studies

Supply Chain Opz

Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. Their “Go Global” strategy is to focus on the most difficult market, namely, the United States, Europe or Japan. 3) Contract Manufacturing Walmart is best known for EDLP (Everyday Lowest Price) strategy.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. Another agricultural hotbed, the Sunshine State produces an abundance of fruits, particularly citrus and vegetables. North Carolina.

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Florence Et Al.

Supply Chain Shaman

North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia sit squarely in the storm’s path. Each state has a rich manufacturing economy. The supply chain impacts will ripple across the states as Florence moves west. Across the United States, triage teams are working to minimize the impact of Florence.

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Manufacturing and the Titanium Economy

Enterra Insights

million in October 2021, and the United States is home to hundreds of manufacturers that deliver world-class products and excellent financial returns. Anecdotally, he discusses the town of Simpsonville, South Carolina, now home to a Michelin plant. Industrial employment rose from 11.6 million jobs in January 2011 to 12.5

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

Complete data for employment in each state and for all 435 congressional districts (and the District of Columbia) are also available in the EPI US Manufacturing Footprint Map below. million indirect jobs in the United States, in addition to the 12.0 The United States lost 5.7 trillion in GDP (12.5