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Freight marketplace startup sees niche in teaming with ELD vendors
FleetOps raises $6 million in funding for strategy of enabling “white label” load boards instead of acting as a broker itself.
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Software & Systems
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Home-supply chain builds a better delivery system with software tools
After deploying a cloud-based route-planning system, New Zealand-based PlaceMakers saw delivery satisfaction levels jump by 50%.
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Curbside pickup popular with Covid-stressed consumers, but difficult for retailers
3PL Radial says specialized omnichannel fulfillment options will outlast the pandemic and become the “next normal.”
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Hyster-Yale launches social distancing tags as businesses re-open—Covid-19 roundup for July 27
Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by Tompkins International, Convoy, DHL, Dachser, Penske.
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Blue Yonder says Yantriks acquisition will allow retailers to predict demand, then proactively position inventory
Arizona company rebrands “Luminate Retail” as “Luminate Commerce” in move to help e-commerce companies unify their inventory and fulfillment data.
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Cloudleaf, CSafe Global enhance real-time visibility solutions
Technology and thermal shipping solutions firms partner to improve the cold chain for pharmaceutical shipments.
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Ryder adopts Trucker Tools for its freight brokerage division
Digital freight management tool will automate load booking and streamline workflow for owner-operators and small fleets, firms say.
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Blue Yonder links transportation software with Loadsmart freight matching tech
Combination generates real-time rates for TMS routing guides, then automatically tenders loads, firms say.
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Plus.ai to test its autonomous trucks at Ohio proving grounds
Self-driving trucks to be measured against stop-and-go traffic, construction zones, disabled vehicles, bicycles.
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“First mile” supply chain planning startup Mercado raises $2.5 million
Software helps importers track, change, and manage orders as soon as a purchase order is placed, firm says.
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