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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Cold storage warehouses are experiencing congestion, as food producers attempt to delay shipments until trade tensions ease. Key border crossings, including Laredo, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing delays of up to 24 hours, as U.S.

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

She has a background in journalism and a diverse resume of experience in many communications roles for companies like the Medical University of South Carolina, Amazon, and a major non-profit in the city of Charleston, SC. She holds a master’s degree in communication from Johns Hopkins University and she is a U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints (09/30/24 – 10/03/2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

This assessment goes beyond typical industry analyses by examining transportation technology applications and partnerships, as well as benchmarking existing 3PL performance. It provides tailored insights on procurement, transportation, global trade, and warehousing, offering solutions that integrate data, analytics, and automation.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. The United States Postal Service will slow delivery times for a third of its first-class packages in an effort to cut costs and its dependency on air transportation amid financial struggles. Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina. Additionally, the Company operates several warehousing and assembly locations to over 100 core markets. Late-stage assembly in the warehouses enables five-day delivery. Visibility An Essential Component.

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National Logistics Day™ 2022

Enterra Insights

Further, logistics, also known as distribution, is responsible for the materials-handling, order-placing, warehousing-management, carrier selection, product or service delivery, and product and service recovery.” The Logistics Plus staff reports, “It is estimated that the transportation and warehousing segment in the U.S.