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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Italy Competition Authority Launches Amazon Inquiry
Italy Competition Authority Launches Amazon Inquiry
April 16, 2019  |  eCommerce

Amazon is facing an inquiry by the Italian Competition Authority (ICA) over allegations that the company abused its position in the country’s eCommerce and logistic...

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DHL Debuts Africa eShop App
DHL Debuts Africa eShop App
April 12, 2019  |  Retail

To help merchants sells products to markets in Africa, DHL is rolling out its DHL Africa eShop app. The service is said to bring over...

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H&M Reintroduces Delivery Fees For Loyalty Members
H&M Reintroduces Delivery Fees For Loyalty Members
April 10, 2019  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M announced it will start charging its loyalty club members delivery fees on small online orders. According to Reuters, the move aims to...

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When An 110-Year-Old Company Needs A Digital Upgrade
When An 110-Year-Old Company Needs A Digital Upgrade
April 05, 2019  |  Retail

In 1910, Albert Roye installed a glass-cutting machine in a small shed behind his home in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and founded what he dubbed the Susquehanna...

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GrubHub To Continue To Invest In Future Despite Investor Concerns
GrubHub To Continue To Invest In Future Despite Investor Concerns
April 05, 2019  |  Delivery

GrubHub Chief Executive Matt Maloney plans to continue investing money in the company in an effort to stand out from the crowded food delivery market....

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Amazon Prime’s Direct Shipping Model To Cover Last Mile?
Amazon Prime’s Direct Shipping Model To Cover Last Mile?
April 04, 2019  |  Delivery

And now, the last mile gets a bit more crowded. News comes that, as reported in This Just In, Amazon’s shipping and logistics service is...

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Blockchain To Help Cure Hospital Supply Chain’s Ills?
Blockchain To Help Cure Hospital Supply Chain’s Ills?
April 04, 2019  |  Blockchain

As blockchain cleaves from its association with cryptocurrencies, one way distributed ledger technology is finding new use cases is through the application to logistics and...

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DTC Brands Fill Pricing Gap In Outdoor Furniture Market
DTC Brands Fill Pricing Gap In Outdoor Furniture Market
April 01, 2019  |  Retail

Some of the minds behind direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are inspired by their personal experiences. Yardbird Co-founder Jay Dillon, for instance, was shopping for furniture with...

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Logistics Scores Another Unicorn For B2B Startups
Logistics Scores Another Unicorn For B2B Startups
March 29, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Equity investments reigned this week, thanks to backing for accounts payable (AP) automation firm MineralTree and treasury management company Kyriba, but it was the logistics...

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