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Keep up to date on what’s going on in the supply chain & logistics industry.
The Friday Report Blog: October 20th, 2023
Bridging Continents: India Welcomes Brazilian Industries India warmly invites Brazilian industries to join its booming supply chain, marking a new chapter in strengthening their bilateral economic relationship. In a recent visit to Brazil, Commerce Secretary Sunil...
The Friday Report Blog: October 13th, 2023
Analyzing 2023’s Heaviest Shopping in the U.S. and Canada Shoppers, mark your calendars! North America is gearing up for a bustling holiday shopping season, with Black Friday (November 24, 2023) and Boxing Day (December 26, 2023) anticipated to be the high points in...
The Friday Report, October 5th 2023
Revving Up Resilience | BMW’s Strategic Shift to Insourcing BMW Spartanburg is boosting flexibility by adopting insourcing and localization, reveals Oliver Bilstein, VP of Logistics and Production Control at BMW Manufacturing. Part of a $1.7 billion investment, BMW's...
The Friday Report: September 29th, 2023
FedEx’s Trailblazing AI Robots for Enhanced Trailer Loading FedEx is actively enhancing efficiency and future-proofing its operations by experimenting with AI-powered robots for loading trailers, in partnership with Dexterity AI. The autonomous robot, DexR, works...
The Friday Report: September 22nd, 2023
Amazon and Maersk’s Renewed Biofuel Partnership Amazon and shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk are extending their sustainable shipping partnership into 2023 and 2024, marking four consecutive years of eco-friendly delivery solutions. This year's deal brings fresh...
The Friday Report, Sept 15th, 2023
RH Triumphs Over Supplier Setbacks Luxury furniture retailer RH remains confident and resilient despite supplier Mitchell Gold Co.'s recent bankruptcy filing. CEO Gary Friedman assures that RH can swiftly source the $30-$40 million demand, expecting no significant...
The Friday Report: September 8th, 2023
Shopify and Amazon - Partnership Prime-d for Success! Amazon and Shopify have teamed up, heralding a new era in their relationship. With the integration of Amazon's "Buy with Prime" feature, Shopify aims to streamline the process for merchants on both platforms....
The Friday Report Blog: September 1st, 2023
ILWU Locks in a 6-Year Contract The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) celebrated a positive breakthrough, as ILWU members overwhelmingly voted to ratify a six-year contract agreement with the PMA. Covering...
The Friday Report Blog: August 25th, 2023
Big Brands Rally for Hawai’i’s Recovery In response to the devastating wildfire in Lāhainā, Maui, several major carriers and companies are stepping up to provide essential relief aid. FedEx, through its Delivering for Good program, is actively supporting organizations...
The Friday Report Blog: August 18th, 2023
US Postal Service’s Big Cut in Aircraft Volume The Postal Service is making commendable strides in its 10-year transformation plan, aiming for financial stability and enhanced competition with major carriers. They've successfully reduced transportation expenses by...