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How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters
As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.
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Brian Tucker / Supply Chain Dive
Coronavirus: A lesson in supply chain risk management
Quarantine put supply chains' risk management strategies to the test as it left manufacturing facilities without the workers needed to reach full production, reduced demand for ocean freight and cut airfreight capacity.
UPDATED: May 25, 2021 at 9:15 a.m. -
Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the United States.
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Increased containerboard output not enough to keep prices down
Corrugated and solid box prices shot up during the first half of 2021, despite remaining flat or even falling throughout much of 2020.
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EPA aims to reduce food waste in supply chains to tackle GHG emissions
By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion.
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FMC commissioners back audits of ocean carrier detention and demurrage
One shipper called the fees "unfair" and scolded carriers for profiting off of supply chain challenges.
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Courtesy of FedEx
FedEx, Nuro sign multi-year deal to test autonomous last-mile delivery
The partnership gives FedEx a last-mile solution to complement its other investments like drones and delivery robots.
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Courtesy of Geodis / Jean-claude Moschetti / REA
Cluster analysis can help determine where to store inventory, reduce split shipments
A recent paper looked at using a clustering algorithm with product categories to decrease the number of warehouses needed to fill each order.
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US, EU suspend tariffs on $11.5B worth of goods trapped in aircraft dispute
Duties were 15% on aircraft products and 25% on non-aircraft products, including spirits, wine, food products and machinery.
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Permission granted by Chewy
Out-of-stocks cost Chewy an estimated $40M in sales
Chewy's inventories were up 9% YoY, but it had to keep up with sales rising nearly 32% YoY.
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OpinionIt's time to use a wealth of available data to push sustainability forward
The data from digitization efforts can be used to find opportunities to accelerate progress on key sustainability targets.
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Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Supply Chain Dive; photograph by Scott Olson via Getty Images
Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics
On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting.
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Retrieved from Cainiao Network's 2021 Global Smart Logistics Summit on June 14, 2021
Robotics efforts from Amazon, Alibaba highlight e-commerce's automated future
Amazon's new robots increase automation within fulfillment centers while Alibaba is focused on last-mile delivery as they look to optimize operations.
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Permission granted by Wilmington Air Park
Wilmington Air Park, once abandoned by DHL, is brought to life by Amazon Air
Wilmington grew its cargo volume by nearly 289% YoY in 2020, according to an analysis of government data by researchers at DePaul University
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Kendall Davis / Supply Chain Dive
Railroads post strong volume but struggle with congestion
Rail dwell time at the San Pedro Bay surged to 11.2 days in April, up from more than 7 days in January.
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UPS adds dynamic routing to ORION, saving 2-4 miles per driver
The upgrade is already being used by 97% of the van fleet that uses ORION, with the remainder expected to be deployed by July.
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Photo illustration by Adeline Kon/Supply Chain Dive; photograph by Stephen Brashear via Getty Images
How trucking firms prepare drivers for severe weather
Communication is crucial, as just one storm can cause nationwide havoc in freight movement.
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Sam Silverstein/Supply Chain Dive
USDA to invest over $4B to strengthen the food supply chain
The agency's investments through the Build Back Better Initiative are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to make U.S. supply chains more resilient.
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Courtesy of Zoom
ColumnAre Zoom negotiations here to stay? Here's 3 tips to prepare.
The power of in-person visits cannot be understated, but buyers can use many of the same tactics to negotiate effectively over Zoom.
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Retrieved from Kimberly-Clark on October 06, 2020
Kimberly-Clark taps biotech supplier for alternative to single-use plastics
The CPG brand's strategy is to focus on products that have large global demand for sustainability first, and go from there.
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Kendall Davis / Supply Chain Dive
Low capacity keeps airfreight rates high between Asia and US
Prices from Hong Kong to the U.S. reached $8.07 per kilogram as of Monday, which is down from a mid-May peak but more than double 2019 rates.
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Retrieved from The White House.
White House supply chain report outlines reshoring ambitions
The document provides a series of recommendations on where and how the U.S. can build up domestic capacity.
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Congestion, container issues pile up at Yantian and southern China ports
Analysts and container lines warn of two-week delays as ports limit operations due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Brands turn to air cargo as inventory delays continue
The companies behind brands such as Levi Strauss and Tommy Hilfiger said they are expediting more shipments to keep up with sales.
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Courtesy of Geodis / Jean-claude Moschetti / REA
As offices consider hybrid work, can warehouses operate remotely too?
Technologies such as RFID let managers glean insights off-site, while operators steer and monitor forklifts from afar.
