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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

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The jobs reduction will save $1 billion this year, Tomé said on an earnings conference call with analysts on Tuesday. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. billion worth, the survey found.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

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We have certainly seen more focus on women in supply chain over the last few years, and nearly every conference that I attend has tracks dedicated to women in supply chain. A central part of Amazon’s ultrafast delivery strategy is its network of warehouses that the company calls same-day sites. The company’s Supply Chain 3.0

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FourKites summit covers positive environmental impact

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FourKites has announced its 2022 Global Supply Chain Sustainability Summit. At this virtual conference supply chain leaders will focus on driving positive environmental impact through supply chain transformation. The half-day event will be broadcast live from Amsterdam on 9th March 2022 and be streamed to participants worldwide.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

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network this year after its initial success at select facilities in 2022. The rate rose to $8,607 on April 1, 2022, from $3,174 a year earlier. The booming shopper interest in sustainability is having a major influence on supermarket operating strategies. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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Inventory – the Next Normal

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A new survey suggests that a single view of inventory is becoming increasingly important in retail logistics. At its 2022 ‘European Exchange’ customer conference – this year staged in Berlin – supply chain software leader Manhattan Associates Inc.