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The Secret Journey of a Fashion Piece

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

I like to read articles and try to follow this topic. Today the final leg of the journey (transporting a product from factory to store) is more important than ever, it’s not just about tracking physical garments as they make their way to retail but tracking and harnessing the data associated with these garments.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

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Wing said that it will stage its drones at retail partners stores so they can deploy their own dedicated fleet from their parking lot, roof, or nearby spaces. With these tags, Chipotle will be able to track ingredients all along the supply chain, so therefore if there is a food safety issue, it can be more easily traced.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

If you think we missed someone please let us know by emailing us at content@flexport.com or tweet at us (and tag @Flexport in your post). Jensen holds an impressive track record in managing local, regional, and global supply chains within FMCG, retail, and consumer spaces. Please Note: This is not a ranking. Bjorn Vang Jensen.

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Emerging Warehouse Automation Technologies

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Cobots are a no-brainer for large warehouses owned by multichannel retailers who have the extra capital to invest in the technology. Advanced Inventory Scanning Techniques Fully automated warehouses have been a hot topic as of late. It’s big news for operations that take advantage of tried and true asset tagging and bar coding.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 9-13, 2018)

Talking Logistics

to $3.243 (Transport Topics). Phillips writes: E-commerce has been driving up demand for warehouse space and has also pushed retailers to adjust how they use spaces they already occupy—a “compositional change,” [Tim Savage, senior managing economist for CBRE] said. average retail price of diesel rose 0.7 Diesel Inches Up 0.7¢

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Is it Time for B2B Freight Providers to Learn From B2C?

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In my various articles covering the topic of cost-to-serve, I’ve often mentioned the importance of segregating customers into tiers, with the gold standard of service reserved for the most profitable customers, and progressively lower levels for those in the middle and the bottom echelons of profitability.

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The World’s Largest Brands Are Using Inventory Accuracy and Yard Automation to Fight COVID-19 Chaos

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What we don’t know is how long this health crisis will last,” the American Trucking Association’s Bob Costello told Transport Topics. “To guard against disruption, some retailers hold safety stock or excess raw materials,” Sourcing Journal states. and other retail locations at record speeds.