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This Week in Logistics News (May 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Speaking of grocery delivery, Cincinnati-based Kroger sent a fleet its of refrigerated delivery trucks to the streets of Ybor City in Tampa as part of the city’s annual Pride Parade. The delivery fee will cost $1.80 with no minimum purchase required; however, there are some weight limitations as groceries are delivered by bike.

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IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference

Herlitz Inventory Management

The IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference is being held October 16 – 18, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL . Come visit us at Booth 1029 and see how are next generation product, HIMPACT, delivers daily forecasting and analytics deliver optimized inventory and service across your supply chain.

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Hurricane Ian supply chain impact will last for months

Resilinc

Fortunately, Port Tampa Bay—Florida’s largest—reopened last Friday, welcoming ships carrying fuel as well as containers and cruise passengers, according to Tampa Bay Business Journal. Additionally, SeaPort Manatee—one of Florida’s fastest-growing ports which saw tonnage grow 32% in the first half of 2022—reopened Saturday.

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The Hub and Spoke Distribution Model for SMB’s

Ware2Go

In the logistics industry, a hub and spoke distribution model is used to disperse inventory to multiple fulfillment centers from a large distribution center. Large retailers and ecommerce marketplaces like Amazon use a hub and spoke distribution model, but mid-sized merchants may not carry enough inventory to fill a large distribution center.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum

Isabella Adams, a fashion accessories and home decor business based in Tampa, Florida, made a smart move to partner with third party logistics provider Transplace to keep up with its larger competitors. Here are three things small companies can do to avoid making logistical mistakes. Solution #1: Take Advantage of 3PL Providers.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Elementum

Isabella Adams, a fashion accessories and home decor business based in Tampa, Florida, made a smart move to partner with third party logistics provider Transplace to keep up with its larger competitors. Here are three solutions that small companies can do to avoid making logistical mistakes.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 5 2022 Edition

Supply Chain Matters

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) announced that the company has acquired Tampa, Florida -based Syft® , a provider of AI -enhanced inventory control and end-to-end supply chain management software and services. Global Health Exchange Acquires Syft. Financial terms of this transaction have not been disclosed.