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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. Cloud-based logistics and warehouse management are combining with B2B networks to enable multi-tier fulfillment.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 29 – May 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. 6 River Systems was founded in 2015 and developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot product called ‘Chuck’ that provides automated assistance to pickers in a warehouse, working collaboratively with human operators.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts.

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The Exploding Use of Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

The world has changed from the oil days of machine assisted assembly lines and manufacturing processes as more robots have entered the workforce. Robotics is not just a way to help companies, but many manufacturers have recognized how robots can improve their supply chain processes, benefit the company, and drive their future success.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

This has impacted manufacturing operations as factories cannot run due to the component shortage. There is an ongoing labor shortage , from bother a driver and warehouse worker perspective. This private company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area. There is a shortage of semiconductors around the world.

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The Ultimate List of Top Logistics Startups – Blog

Freightos

Supply chain platform matching drop-ship retailers, manufacturers, distributors and freight forwarders. San Francisco only. San Francisco only. airbnb), and to warehouse storage for absent small business owners. San Francisco only. Cargomatic. CargomaticHQ. dropshipcom. Fleet (was Shipstr).

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This Week in Logistics News (November 3-7, 2014)

Talking Logistics

In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon recently “tested package delivery by licensed cab in San Francisco and Los Angeles using taxi-hailing mobile app Flywheel.” Delivery as a standalone offering probably won’t work, but linking it with mobile payments and the loyalty program might give it a chance to succeed.