logistics

Logistics is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet requirements of customers or corporations.

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50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers

50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers
50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers
September 29, 2021  |  Retail

Over the last two years, a quick run to the store to pick up a forgotten or last-minute item has turned into a mobile shopping...

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Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week could exacerbate the current supply chain challenges plaguing the U.S. and the world, several...

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Alibaba Helps Fuel Ninja Van’s $1B-Plus Valuation
Alibaba Helps Fuel Ninja Van’s $1B-Plus Valuation
September 26, 2021  |  Investments

Singaporean logistics startup Ninja Van has reached unicorn status thanks to a $578 million Series E funding round, which included Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba Group...

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FedEx Goods to be Hauled by Autonomous Big Rigs in Pilot Program
FedEx Goods to be Hauled by Autonomous Big Rigs in Pilot Program
September 22, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

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FedEx Takes $450M YoY Hit From Increased Labor, Transportation Costs
FedEx Takes $450M YoY Hit From Increased Labor, Transportation Costs
September 21, 2021  |  Earnings

FedEx, in its first quarter earnings report, has shown operating results negatively impacted by higher operating expenses, which happened due to the pandemic’s air network...

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Stord Hits $1.1B Valuation After Series D Funding
Stord Hits $1.1B Valuation After Series D Funding
September 17, 2021  |  Investments

Stord is now valued at $1.1 billion after the successful raise of $90 million in Series D funding. This new round of seed financing is...

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Dada Introduces Open Digital Logistics Platform
Dada Introduces Open Digital Logistics Platform
September 17, 2021  |  Delivery

On-demand delivery and retail firm Dada Group is launching an open digital logistics platform using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to speed up the digitization of the on-demand...

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Salesforce, FedEx Ink Multi-Year Logistics Partnership for eCommerce Merchants
Salesforce, FedEx Ink Multi-Year Logistics Partnership for eCommerce Merchants
September 14, 2021  |  Retail

Salesforce and FedEx have partnered to provide merchants with new tools in a bid to meet rising demand and consumer expectations for fast, free shipping...

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SpartanNash Leverages Retail Arm to Optimize Distribution Business  
SpartanNash Leverages Retail Arm to Optimize Distribution Business  
September 13, 2021  |  Retail

While grocery stores around the world are rapidly getting a digital upgrade alongside the industry’s omnichannel shift, innovation looks very different in the back office....

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