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The Logistics News that Shaped 2018

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By Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director ยท. Every year at this time, group news editor Jeff Berman combs through the mountain of news that were reported, written, posted by the Logistics Management editorial staff over the course of the year to create the following list. 5) Carriers gain upper hand in freight transport pricing.

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Overcoming The Current Supply Chain Labor Shortage

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A Wall Street Journal article in April indicated that storage and warehouse operators had hired 8200 people in the previous month. These workers would be deployed in its order fulfillment and package delivery departments. However, logistics and transportation offer opportunities for those workers. Wrapping Up.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica — and the many friends and family members who have already donated for your generous support. Itโ€™s parcel services and ecommerce logistics network includes nine operating centers and an asset-light national transportation network of more than 50 partners.

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Top 25 Supply Chains of 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

One of the most popular articles weโ€™ve ever done is our look at analyst group Gartnerโ€™s annual ranking of the Top 25 Supply Chains. Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. Content Summary: Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25-29, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Startups to Deliver Packages for Amazon. What do you do when demand for package delivery outstrips capacity? In Amazonโ€™s case, the company has been investing for years in itโ€™s own delivery assets and capabilities to augment those of UPS, USPS, FedEx, and other partners (see Amazon: Disruptor or Distraction?

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

Material Handling and Logistics

But many people are not aware that last-mile deliveries are also handled by thousands of small local and regional package delivery firms. Package delivery companies are prime targets as well. Shippers saw major rate increases and adjustments in surcharges from the U.S. Postal Service, UPS and FedEx.