Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC).

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The organization is not clear on accepting special requests and expedited shipping policies, often resulting in a lower margin. Dan, new to the job, failed to remove the shipping bolts from the back of the washer. With a headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, the supply chain supports 600 stores in 50 states.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 12, 2017

Maersk Executives Call a Bottom in the Shipping Container Market (WSJ – sub. Amazon cuts free shipping minimum to $25 (Reuters). Target to test next-day delivery service in Minneapolis (Reuters). Could FLEXE build a network of warehouse providers that would buy into the model?

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It’s hard to imagine that Cargill began as a grain storage warehouse in Iowa, USA, in 1865. We look at where we need to enhance our technology program, optimize transports and warehousing, segment and increase services to our customers, all within the matrix of improving the global supply chain.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 30, 2021

In four of its Minneapolis test stores, Best Buy reduced the shoppable square footage to 15,000 square feet to provide more space for fulfillment. While all stores ships online orders, Best Buy is consolidating ship-from-store units in a limited number of stores across the country to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. warehouses.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 4, 2017

Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. Warehouses have hired tens of thousands of California workers over the last five years to help fuel the fast-rising industry of online retail. warehouses.

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