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Peet’s Coffee and the Roasted Bean Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

The company has about 200 of their own coffee shops; Peet’s also sells coffee bags and K-cup packages through 15,000 warehouse clubs, grocery, and convenience stores nationwide. These DSD warehouses in turn receive less-than-truckload size shipments on at least a weekly basis. Those reps go into stores and stock the store shelves.

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Warehousing News Roundup: March 4, 2019

Stord

Ships are increasingly using electrical power at the Port of Oakland and reducing diesel emissions. Warehouse jobs need a better reputation , according to Dollar Tree Chief Supply Chain Officer Gary Maxwell.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 1, 2019

Stord

A terminal operator at the Port of Oakland is implementing hybrid yard cranes to improve air quality, per a recent press release. Over 4 million robots will be used in 50,000 warehouses by 2025 , according to one report. As robotics become cheaper and more effective over time, the research expects their usage in warehouses to increase.

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Warehouses Are Full as Holiday Season Commences

Material Handling & Logistics

The stores and warehouses are full, and it’s time for the shopping to begin,” says Jonathan Gold, NRF’s vice president for supply chain and customs policy. Retailers have been bringing in merchandise since late summer, and supply is ready to meet the increased demand that has been building throughout the year.”.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Dynamic warehousing enables companies to expand their warehouse network without having to build, buy or staff warehouse space.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

<p>Many retailers and wholesalers are recognizing the need to expand their warehouse networks, so they can locate products closer to customers, compete with Amazon and establish more competitive omni-channel strategies. Or, you might think of Louisville and Memphis, where UPS and FedEx have their largest shipping hubs.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Oakland port terminals plan PierPass-style program (JOC). New Target COO’s headache: Too few goods to keep shelves filled (Reuters). Google Express Plans to Shut Down Its Two Delivery Hubs (Re/Code). Postal Service Tries Hand as Fishmonger, Grocer (WSJ – sub. ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 2.8%