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Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain: 4 Must-Haves for Next-Generation Platforms

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It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. I recently changed continents and realized that my favorite hair styler wouldn’t work in the U.S., so I went online to order it. Yosun holds B.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

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Amazon begins testing Rivian electric vans in San Francisco. Now, Amazon is expanding the use of the Rivian electric van to San Francisco, making the Bay Area the second of 16 total cities the company expects to bring its Rivian-sourced EVs to in 2021. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

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Previously, some Prime members could get Amazon Fresh orders and Whole Foods deliveries dropped off in their garage, but only if they lived in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Seattle. Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund is financing the project. And these retailers could certainly use some help.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23-27, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Google Shopping Express now available to all San Francisco and Peninsula Shoppers. Kewill Reinvents Supply Chain Execution Market with Introduction of Multi-modal Transportation Platform. I’ve been a big proponent over the years of bringing together transportation, global trade, and connectivity solutions into a single platform.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

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In an interview with Supply Chain Brain, Intel highlights its new program to eliminate waste from its manufacturing process and prevent all used and returned materials from ending up in landfill. As more and more companies seek to eliminate waste, they have been redesigning their supply chains.

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Blume Global Talks Supply Chain Trends, Digital Twins, and Sustainability

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This has impacted manufacturing operations as factories cannot run due to the component shortage. Transportation capacity remains an issue. On the transportation side, companies have generally made decisions based on either speed or cost. This private company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area.

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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog

Freightos

It’s no coincidence that Transport Intelligence just emailed me an invitation to The Future of Logistics conference. Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. Drone transportation for short deliveries, including last mile. San Francisco only.