Done deals: September 22, 2021

by Inside Logistics Online Staff

The Source & Blue Yonder

Blue Yonder recently completed an implementation of its SaaS-based demand planning solution for Canadian tech retailer The Source. Consumer electronics retailers offer a range of products in-stores and online, including low frequency electronics, such as TVs; hot, in-demand offerings, such as video game consoles; and fast-moving conveniences, such as chargers. As a result, forecasting demand for this range of product is often challenging. With Blue Yonder’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, The Source can use data-driven forecasting to better plan for current and future demand of these products.

Amerijet International Airlines & Exp-Air Cargo

Amerijet International Airlines has appointed Exp-Air Cargo as its cargo general sales and service agent across Canada. Exp-Air Cargo will be providing full cargo sales, marketing, customer service and road feeder services connecting to Amerijet’s cargo hub in Miami. The carrier offers two weekly departures from Canada to Miami. Established in 1990, Exp-Air Cargo specializes in airline cargo sales and management. Amerijet operates its dedicated freighter fleet of B767 and B757 aircraft throughout the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, and Western Europe.

Cimcorp & Mercadona

Cimcorp‘s automated fresh food intralogistics solution is up and running in Mercadona’s new Zaragoza, Spain, distribution centre. This is the first of four automated systems the leading Spanish grocery retailer has ordered from Cimcorp, with the remaining three to be installed in new logistics facilities located in San Isidro, Huévar and Sagunto. Mercadona has ordered the same automation for all four of its new DCs. Each facility will have different climate zones for packed meat products and for fruit and vegetables. The now finalized installation in Zaragoza marks the first time that Cimcorp acted as system integrator for the Spanish company.

DP World & Jane Goodall Institute

DP World has signed a three-year partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to support its international humanitarian and environmental youth program, Roots & Shoots. The Jane Goodall Institute is a collection of 24 global community conservation organizations that advance the vision and work of  Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute. The partnership with DP World is being led by the Jane Goodall Institute in the UK. The partnership with DP World will support the expansion of existing Roots & Shoots groups and the development of new groups, both in the UAE and around the world, including the provision of a new schools outreach officer. It will also support the creation of new Roots & Shoots resources focusing on the Marine Ecosystem and embedding activities that build on the STEM and logistical skills required to work in the Maritime and Logistics Industries.

– September 23, 2021