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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Boeing Cuts Production and Downsizes on Employees Amid Company Troubles Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs, delaying the first deliveries of its 777X jet to 2026, and recording $5 billion in third-quarter losses due to financial strain from a strike by 33,000 workers, which has halted production of key jets. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas?

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

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Autonomous Shipping Autonomous shipping is the use of self-driving vessels to transport goods and passengers across waterways. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) is defined as a ship which, to a varying degree, can operate independently of human interaction.

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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

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The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. The priority of each pick based on shipping deadlines can compete with travel minimization and also evolves in its level of importance throughout the day. AI holds the promise for big gains. Dynamic Slotting.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

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As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases.

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Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos

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A Perfect Match for Our Mission At Freightos, our mission has always been to bring international shipping into the 21st century, using digitalization to make it faster, more cost-effective, and more transparent for the organizations that literally move the world. The team is also a fantastic addition.I

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Only as Good as Your Data: Why Supply Chain Digital Twins Require Real-Time Data Unification

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A digital twin would give every decision-making team a better understanding of how to handle that new ship-from-store policy and help manage fulfillment through multiple and varied channels. In fact, it’s expected that more than 90% of IoT platforms will utilize some aspect of digital twins by 2026.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

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Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.