Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amazon has signed three agreements to support the development and deployment of small modular reactors in the United States. These efforts aim to support Amazon’s operations with clean energy while advancing nuclear technology.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2025

My mom was barely 18 when she emigrated to the United States from Cuba. Im driving down to CT today to have dinner with my mom. Its her 77th birthday. She and her sister started working at the SweetN Low factory in Brooklyn, NY. Soon after, she met my dad (who also emigrated from Cuba.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The United States has established itself as an unrivaled leader in the North American e-commerce logistics market. This success is primarily driven by its cutting-edge technologies and robust infrastructure. This remarkable trajectory is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Diversify customer base outside of United States to avoid tariffs on broader sales base. To mitigate such risks, manufacturers need to learn from others and look at how they can: Diversify sourcing strategies to include (in this case) North American suppliers.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2020

Will the COVID-19 crisis lead more companies to manufacture and source their products and materials from the United States instead of China and other countries? I’ve been getting asked that question a lot these days. Read more Will COVID-19 Lead to More U.S.

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West Coast and California Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2025

The entire supply chain industry is breathing a cautious sigh of relief as the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative six-year master contract agreement with tentative an operative word.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 28, 2023

Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified the unique and under-served challenges faced by 3PLs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2021

Looking at the way 2021 has begun, at least here in the United States, maybe 2020 wasn’t so bad after all? The storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 was a very sad day in our history. Let us hope that the remaining 357 days of 2021 will bring out the best in.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

It was Election Day this past Tuesday here in the United States and the biggest losers (once again) were the pollsters. What they predicted heading into election day based on their polling data turned out to be mostly wrong. This is a cautionary tale for supply chain and logistics professionals: if you’re looking to.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Amazon has signed three agreements to support the development and deployment of small modular reactors in the United States. These efforts aim to support Amazon’s operations with clean energy while advancing nuclear technology.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 17, 2024

Founded in 1992 in Baltimore, ICAT Logistics has expanded across the United States and Europe, specializing in handling unusual, high-value, and oversized freight that often falls outside the scope of standard containerized shipping. Packaging bulky loads. Warehousing, if necessary.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, increased volume in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. Actively Work with Industry Associations to Put Pressure on the United States Government for Remedy. Trade continues to be imbalanced.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 25, 2022

Walton College of Business has grown to become the state’s premier college of business – as well as a nationally competitive business school. Through teaching, research, and service, Walton College is a thought leader and a catalyst for transforming lives in Arkansas, the United States and the world.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

As an United States resident, I was blissfully unaware of this virus and worried about catching my flight to Singapore. I remember standing in the temperature screening queue in Doha. As the line wound around multiple stations, my backpack cut into my shoulders. I was tired and cranky as I read the overview of MERS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

With over 13,000 drivers in over 50 markets across the United States, FRAYT enables businesses and retailers to offer same-day, last-mile delivery to their customers. FRAYT has over 13,000 drivers in over 50 markets across the United States and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2021

These laws ultimately led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service. The politician: Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. The writer and book: Upton Sinclair, The Jungle. The beverage: Coca-Cola®.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

I can’t export maritime incident data from the US Coast Guard (which could use some tech) but based on this report there were 18 bridge allisions in the United States between 1960 and 2015. If anything, it’s shocking that these incidents don’t happen more frequently.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Business Administration, The Ohio State University About Reliance Partners Founded in 2009, Reliance Partners is the fastest growing (organic) insurance agency in the United States with premiums having grown from $95 million in 2018 to nearly $500 million today. Mark earned a B.S.,

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In December 2008, the United States Senate agreed to a resolution that designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. In December 2008, the United States Senate designated December 13, 2008, as Wreaths Across America Day. It has now become a national organization with over 3,700 participating locations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2021

We’ve seen logistics port infrastructure stressed past its limits, with vessels anchored offshore on the West Coast of the United States and container yards stacked high with the containers under emergency orders.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Joining ITS Logistics in 2015, Brashier created and elevated the drayage and intermodal division to #11 in the United States to over $300 million in revenue. The company operates a network of strategically located warehouses across the United States, allowing for efficient distribution and fulfillment.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In the United States, the issue is especially acute. Chronic labor shortages have continued to plague the world’s supply chains. In what some are calling the Great Resignation, nearly 3 percent of American workers have quit their jobs as of August 2021. The population is aging and many are retiring. There are an estimated 10.4.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

domestic supply of computer chips and the construction of semiconductor fabrication facilities and equipment within the United States. As of 2020, the vast majority of the world’s “advanced” chips were manufactured outside of the United States, which is a noted concern of the US military. . billion to the U.S.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

For example, China and the United States are ranked 1 and 2 respectively for the production of rare earth elements, but this is deceiving as China is producing 5 times the amount of the United States. Materials like rare earth elements have a high concentration in Asia. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Table of Contents The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) recently banned exports to the United States of three critical minerals antimony, gallium, and germanium along with other high-tech materials that are used in industries that are vital to U.S. The United States is nearly 100% dependent on the PRC for gallium imports.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This month, in an unprecedented move, the United States National Park Service bought two homes for $700,000 to tear down and return the area to public beach. In the mornings, I would bike to a wonderful bakery, eat an Apple Ugly (an amazing pastry) and sit and drink coffee while staring at the ocean. Last night, I could not sleep.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 19, 2023

Specializing in ecommerce order fulfillment and inventory management services, the company operates multiple warehouse facilities with over 1 million square feet of space across the United States. The company operates multiple warehouse facilities across the United States, with a combined total of over 1 million square feet of space.

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

In July, Freightos conducted a survey of over 100 small business importers and exporters, primarily from the United States, who utilize the Freightos.com marketplace for international freight. These factors have resulted in soaring container rates, creating challenges for businesses worldwide.

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SCM Research

MARCH 15, 2024

by 2060, with the most severe impacts felt in developing countries and major manufacturing nations such as China and the United States. By integrating climate science, epidemiology, and economic modeling, the study predicts a substantial increase in annual global GDP losses, potentially reaching up to 4.6%

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Logility

MARCH 2, 2021

On January 13, 2021 the United States Customs and Border Protection expanded the blanket Withhold Release Order (WRO) initially issued on December 2, 2020 and will detain all shipments containing cotton and cotton products originating from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) and now includes tomato products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

US Solar manufacturer “Sun Power”, once a solar icon valued at billions, files for bankruptcy As the United States pours money into domestic renewable energy manufacturing through the Inflation Reduction Act and demand for solar power is higher than ever, SunPower a domestic solar manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. What exactly is sustainable manufacturing?

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The United States, for example, wastes about 40% of their food , amounting to about 125 to 160 billion pounds—much of which is perfectly edible. The United States consumes over 21 billion gallons of jet fuel every year, with the aviation sector contributing around 2.5% Pete Pearson Director of Food Waste, WWF.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Exiger has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc. Exiger is the parent company of several subsidiaries, including Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Exiger Analytics, and Exiger Diligence. Greenscreens.ai’s dynamic pricing infrastructure built to grow and protect margins.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2023

With dedicated account managers, state-of-the-art technology, and highly automated processes, Smart’s model is built to be a fully autonomous, turnkey solution that satisfies the fulfillment needs of e-commerce and retail companies throughout the United States. Key Takeaways: The Smart Warehousing Story.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In the United States, we are so tied up with the twenty-four-hour news cycle centered on the election and the rise of hospitalization, that I think that we are missing the impact of shifts in global demand due to COVID-19. As a result, most supply chain leaders are riding the waves through brute force. Regional Differences.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Headline news that day was Theranos’, once-Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes, 38, sentenced to over 11 years in prison by a United States District Court for defrauding investors of her firm to revolutionize blood-testing technology. Happy thanksgiving to those in the United States.

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