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Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse

Talking Logistics

As reported by Joann Muller at Axios, “Walmart and drone delivery partner DroneUp are ending drone delivery in three states to focus on perfecting the airborne package delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.” “We’re really focusing on automation, Read more The post Walmart and IKEA: Drone Delivery vs. Drones in the Warehouse appeared (..)

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Winter Storm Alert: Ice Storms in the Making Across the US

GlobalTranz

Additionally, the following areas may face light ice storms and freezing drizzle that may cause adverse driving conditions: Dallas- Fort Worth, TX. Bowling Green, KY. Lexington, KY. London, KY. Eastern OK. Northwestern AK. Southern MO. Southern IL. Evansville, IN. Louisville, KY.

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DICK'S Sporting Goods Plans New 800K-Square-Foot Distribution Center in Fort Worth

Supply Chain Brain

The new facility will serve more than 100 DICK's Sporting Goods brick-and-mortar stores across a handful of states.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Alphabet-owned drone firm says the two offerings will cover a combined 60,000 homes in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The first location is 8555 Preston Road in Frisco, Texas, a suburb Wing has served since 2021. That spot is expected to get up and running “in coming weeks.”

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Texas: It Ain’t Bragging, If It’s True with Jason Giulietti

The Logistics of Logistics

The Texas Triangle , which is the area between Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio already has more people that 46 states and it is growing fast. Texas is booming and in this podcast, Jason Giulietti explains why so many supply chain, logistics, and freight tech companies are expanding in the Lone Star State.

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The Dallas-Ft. Worth Distribution Advantage

NFI

As the world regains its footing post-pandemic, the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area continues to grow economically. One of only two large U.S. metros to post three-year job gains, the Dallas region is recovering to pre-pandemic employment levels faster than all other large U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Wing and Zipline are drone delivery providers and will allow Walmart to cover 75 percent of the Dallas-Fort Worth population as stores in 30 towns and municipalities will now offer drone delivery service. Walmart unleashes ‘largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline.