Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

TikTok is looking to create a global logistics infrastructure, including in the U.S., from Seattle to Austin to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Mountain View, CA and Washington, D.C. Cities where the postings are located include 36 in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2016

So let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon poised to take on UPS, FedEx in delivery business (Seattle Times). XPO Logistics Trucking Subsidiaries Sued Over Driver Classification (WSJ – sub. Amazon could be moving into the $350B ocean freight market (USA Today).

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer expectations for shipping are higher than ever. Why Shipping Costs Matter. In today’s anything, anytime connected world, shipping costs and delivery speed have become make-or-break factors for small-and-medium sized businesses (SMBs) across the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) spectrum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Logistics companies are reversing their hiring binge. Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping. The hiring frenzy in logistics driven by pandemic-fueled shopping appears to be cooling off. So a quarterfinal run is the reasonable ceiling.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 18, 2015

In this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Amazon in talks to lease 20 jets to launch air-cargo business (The Seattle Times). Seattle passes law letting Uber, Lyft drivers unionize (Reuters). The UberRush Logistics Layer Has Arrived (TechCrunch). On the bright side, it’s Friday, and I am here. Baird & Co.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2017

This new-found appreciation for what customers experience in logistics is leading companies to compete for market share through a variety of novel methods. Thus far, the logistics industry lags behind this trend but appears poised to catch up in coming years. Logistics providers can no longer afford to ignore these requirements.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 19, 2017

Nonetheless, I put on my cycling gear and went for a couple of rides this week as I begin turning up the training dial in preparation for our Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure team ride, which is just four months away in Saratoga Springs, NY. Port of Los Angeles and GE Transportation launch solution to digitize maritime shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2017

How technology in logistics grew throughout 2016 is not limited to the technology that delivers products or enables better, faster picking processes. But, you need to understand where the investments focused, how they relate to improving supply chains and why they are essential to omnichannel logistics solutions.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Dockworkers have throttled cargo operations from Southern California to Seattle in a series of walkouts and slowdowns, the WSJ Logistics Report’s Paul Berger writes, in a blunt sign of deep divisions between the union and port employers after more than a year of contract negotiations. West Coast ports.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

Logistics providers know their job isn’t complete until every foot of the last mile is covered. Logistics providers sometimes feel anxiety similar to the anxiety neighbors experience when pit bulls are roaming uncontrolled in the streets. 4] In other words, the last foot of the logistics journey can be the most problematic.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Transplace Acquires Logistics Management Solutions. XPO Logistics Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results. Free shipping? UltraYMS integrates with the UltraShipTMS suite of cloud-based logistics tools and can also be engaged as standalone software for shippers using other TMS solutions. That’s so old school.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Now, before I spontaneously combust in my house-turned-sauna, let’s go to this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon to step up UK tests of delivery drones (The Telegraph). Seattle startup Flexe pulls in $14 million from investors (The Seattle Times). Thankfully, it was only 95 degrees outside yesterday. Annual Imports.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Amazon has started Black Friday deals early and more than 40% of merchants recently told logistics company Ware2Go that they’re already at “peak” holiday shopping levels. When products are available, shipping has gotten choked up due to historically heightened demand , COVID-related port shutdowns and storm-created chaos.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

Currently, we are seeing little fluctuation in the domestic logistics market when compared to the past few weeks. . But the Logistics Manager’s Index skyrocketed from the end of Feb ruary through April. Zipline Regional Logistics Market Updates . Northeast Logistics . Midwest Logistics . 01 per mile.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

After reports last week indicating that Seattle based digital freight start-up services provider Convoy was preparing for a possible sale or winding down of business operations there are indications that freight logistics platform provider Flexport will be the acquirer of Convoy’s underlying technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And now on to this week’s logistics news. American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 24, 2023

Karl is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe , a company that solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands. About Karl Siebrecht Karl Siebrecht is the Co-Founder and CEO of Flexe, a company that solves the hardest omnichannel logistics problems for the world’s largest retailers and brands.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Amazon expanding deliveries by its ‘on-demand’ drivers ( Reuters ). Elemica Introduces Track Mobile App for Logistics Visibility. Notice that “logistics” was specifically called out in the press release. UPS Enhances Flex Global View.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Robinson , and I addressed in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. So I encourage shippers not only to focus on the specific locations where they [manufacture, source, or ship products from], but also understand the broader geographical structure of their carrier networks and hubs [because they can impact your logistics operations].

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GlobalTranz

JULY 6, 2015

With major companies taking the initiative to develop and encourage the growth of robotics in logistics and manufacturing industries, the possibilities for the future are endless. Driving Forces Behind Robotics in Logistics in Manufacturing. Benefits of Robotics in Logistics and Manufacturing. Robots do not have emotions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Dave Clark, SVP Worldwide Operations and Customer Service at Amazon, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, and during his talk he announced this week’s top supply chain and logistics news story: Amazon Flex: Amazon will now pay you to deliver packages (The Verge). Cloud Logistics Announces Industry’s First Same Day TMS.

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FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE, Flexport and Convoy–three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. The founders of each company came together to discuss the overlap of technology and logistics and how it can be used to solve every day problems.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2015

Now, for this week’s supply chain and logistics news… HighJump Acquires Nexternal. Speaking of Amazon, the company is raising the bar again on delivery in response to Walmart testing a free, three-day shipping service. In return, the Seattle company pledges to get users their merchandise by 9 pm that night.

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In this weeks episode of Logistics 2.0, we discuss the Top Ten things Amazon has done to change the supply chain & logistics industry. And don’t miss Part 2 of Amazonified Logistics ! And don’t miss Part 2 of Amazonified Logistics ! Welcome to Logistics 2.0. I’m Karl Siebrecht with FLEXE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

After 10+ years of writing the weekly news roundup, as well as a bi-weekly column for Logistics Viewpoints, today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group. Over these 10 years+ I have learned a lot about supply chain and logistics through conversations with end users, suppliers, and my colleagues. Cargo imported into the U.S.

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QAD

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are likewise expanding gate hours. QAD CMO Carter Lloyds recently wrote about three major industry disruptors , starting with shipping. QAD Precision Global Trade and Transportation Execution (GTTE) features give manufacturers an end-to-end global solution to digitize and automate global trade logistics.

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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2017

This acronym stands for All Water Service, which is one of the most cost-effective ways to ship your cargo, and also one of the most eco-friendly ; however, it’s also one of the slowest forms of freight transportation. With AWS, your cargo will be shipped from the port of origin to its destination using only water routes.

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Stord

JULY 29, 2024

The new fulfillment center already services leading customers and ships over 5 million packages annually. Today’s announcement builds on the recent acquisition of ProPack Logistics and Stord’s expansion into Europe. said Sean Henry.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

Produce shipping is showing signs of strengthening and should begin building activity for the remainder of the month before leveling off in June. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Here is what each region is seeing currently: Northeast Logistics. Midwest Logistics. Southeast Logistics. Westcoast Logistics.

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FLEXE

JULY 18, 2018

Logistics has never played a bigger role in retail than it does now. Fast, free shipping? Its speed and efficiency are made possible by logistics. You wouldn’t use the same materials to ship all of your goods, would you? That isn’t hyperbole, just fact. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Amazon?

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FLEXE

JULY 18, 2018

Logistics has never played a bigger role in retail than it does now. Fast, free shipping? Its speed and efficiency are made possible by logistics. You wouldn’t use the same materials to ship all of your goods, would you? That isn’t hyperbole, just fact. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Amazon?

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PLS Logistics

JANUARY 4, 2021

What is container drayage shipping? Container drayage shipping is moving container freight over short distances, mainly in the same metropolitan area between ports, facilities, rail yards or other shipping hubs. Drayage transportation is handled by trucks and is usually part of intermodal transport.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 14, 2022

The Gigafactory facility is considered one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factories, surpassing six billion EV battery cells shipped. Retailers and manufacturers are thus seeking added flexibilities in warehouse storage and logistics needs. as part of a new EV vehicle global investment plan. .

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Techgistics

JUNE 4, 2017

The evolution of eCommerce has had a dramatic impact on both retail and logistics. Many customers now want their packages next-day, same-day, or even within one hour and as a result logistics networks have evolved to reflect these changing customer preferences. Fast and free shipping raised the stakes.

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FLEXE

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Taking greater control of shipments would give Seattle-based Amazon more flexibility and help it avoid possible congestion in its warehouses. For now, those tend to be handled by Maersk and companies like it.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

This is one of the concepts we have modeled at the MIT Megacity Logistics Lab. The Megacity Logistics Lab has also looked at the use of vertical takeoff aircraft to move products to densely populated centers and trucks equipped with drones that drop off deliveries in rural areas. The Airbnb model provides a convenient solution.

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