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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. Launched in 2013 and named after the robot housekeeper on “The Jetsons”, online grocery app Rosie allows customers to shop online from their favorite local stores for same-day delivery or in-store pickup. That means a quiet house during the week and weekends spent on the athletic fields.

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5 Money-Saving Tips for Business Owners

Ship Monk

Drake’s 2013 hit, “Started from the Bottom” was not only an iconic moment in pop culture, but also a prophecy for business owners everywhere. Of course, creating a budget isn’t enough — you have to follow through with it too. While working remotely is not a one-size-fits-all solution, it is definitely one worth considering.

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Brokers Have Until Feb 6th to Contact the FMCSA & Influence Proposed Carrier Liability Insurance Increase

GlobalTranz

This requirement saw a more-than-sevenfold increase in 2013, something that pushed many brokers out of the industry. But, of course, inflation isn’t the only thing that’s changed since 1986. For brokers, there’s a universal bond requirement designed to protect customers from unethical practices. million if adjusted for inflation.

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Thoughts on Retailers Buying XPO Logistics and What The Right Strategy Should Be

10xLogistics

This will definitely assist with the stabilization of rates and capacity however it is at least one year away from implementation and, while I absolutely think it will work, it is unproven. For example, the final mile portion of XPO was created by XPO acquiring a company called 3PD. They merely find, qualify and route.

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians – Part 1

Logistics in War

I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants through the course of academic research in 2017. 1] Leonard Wong and Don Sider cited in Nicholas Jans, The Chiefs: a study of strategic leadership, Commonwealth of Australia, 2013, p 90 [[link].

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The realities of logistics and strategic leadership: lessons from the ADF’s senior-most logisticians

Logistics in War

Through the course of 2017, and because of my academic research, I have been extremely fortunate to interview a range of senior military officers and public servants. 1] Leonard Wong and Don Sider cited in Nicholas Jans, The Chiefs: a study of strategic leadership, Commonwealth of Australia, 2013, p 90 [[link]. By David Beaumont.

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Supply Chain Management:Flying Robots in a Warehouse?

Infosys Supply Chain Management

I can foresee these robots capable of carrying out these warehousing activities listed below, of course with some modifications in their design to pick and place items that have a definite shape and size: 1.Putaway December 2013. November 2013. September 2013. August 2013. April 2013. March 2013.