More retailers are paring back on distribution centers as part of their cost-cutting initiatives
Distribution centers, an area that received a massive amount of investment from retailers in recent years, are now starting to be the target of...
Fulfillment sparks a cycle of customer satisfaction
In retail, the sale isn’t the end point of customer conversion. In today’s omnichannel environment, retailers must follow through with a good supply chain...
Amazon expands in-garage delivery service
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) said Thursday it will dramatically expand its in-garage delivery network for members of its Prime service and will introduce in-garage delivery...
Alibaba platform adds procurement, fulfillment services
Tmall Global, an online marketplace operated by Alibaba, launched two initiatives: Centralized Import Procurement (CIP) and Tmall Overseas Fulfillment (TOF), designed to help international brands and businesses enter...
FAA: New drone rules address safety, provide more operational flexibility
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The FAA has released final rules for drones regarding remote identification and flying over people, paving the way for more delivery...
With driverless trucks, trucking would not be the same
The autonomous vehicle (AV) niche is gaining momentum, with incumbent automakers and high-profile startups pushing pilot vehicles on public roads and testing their technology...
Investing In Route Planning Software Enhances Efficiency For Transportation Industry
A large European FMCG firm implemented LogiNext Mile’s delivery management software in early 2020. By the end of the year, they managed to get 43% more...
FedEx Express invests $26M in Mexico capacity
FedEx Express (NYSE: FDX) recently announced a new $25.8 million investment in Mexico to tap into the country’s growing e-commerce market.
With the investment, the...
Survey says: Poor integration tools costing logistics companies millions
Poor software integration is costing some companies $250,000 or more, according to preliminary findings of a new survey conducted by Dimensional Research and sponsored...
Even with new funding, Uber is asked whether Uber Freight fits
Uber Freight had a strong quarter compared to last year but in the company’s earnings call, the one question asked about the unit of...
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Will Self-Checkout Ever Win Over Its Critics?
Self-checkout stations show little signs of slowing their expansion across retail, yet critics only appear to be getting louder.
In a recent article in The Atlantic,...
American Express expands small business perks as it reportedly falls under federal investigation
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Days before The Wall Street Journal reported federal investigators were looking into American Express' sales to business owners, the company introduced more incentives...
Digital Shift Leads Mastercard To Take Contactless Payments To The Cloud
If the sky’s the limit for contactless payments, which the pandemic has certainly shown, and if the technology is deployed across mobile devices ......
