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“Virtual warehouse” strategy could help companies avoid Brexit disruptions, Tigers says
Global logistics provider offers online visibility service for inventory split between DCs in multiple countries.
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Omnichannel
Report: Automation can help solve logistics real estate challenges
Productivity improvements, higher revenue generation are among the benefits that can help offset an expected shortage of logistics space.
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On-demand warehousing provider Flexe raises $70 million
As e-commerce expansion stresses retailers, venture funding will accelerate firm’s development of WMS, analytics, transportation services.
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Survey reveals confidence in on-time fulfillment this holiday season
Retailers, consumers predict a positive online shopping experience despite record-level e-commerce orders and amid heightened safety restrictions.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Steven Horwitz of Ball State University on a holiday retail season like no other | Season 1 Episode 30
We look at how this holiday shopping season is likely to affect supply chains with Steven Horwitz, an economics professor at Ball State University. Also: warehouse availability tightens; logistics firms invest in venture capital markets.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Drew McElroy of Transfix on freight markets and last-mile delivery | Season 1 Episode 29
We discuss freight markets and the challenges of last-mile deliveries with Drew McElroy, chairman and co-founder of digital freight-matching vendor Transfix. Also: how retailers are preparing for this unique peak season; dealing with an avalanche of returns.
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Contactless shopping, free returns, and a smooth delivery process rule the day this holiday season
Retailers that can pivot to meet consumers’ changing shopping patterns will reap the biggest gains this peak season, survey shows.
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Happy Returns quadruples product return sites with FedEx Office deal
Reverse logistics startup bundles consumers’ returns, then processes the aggregated shipments for retailers.
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Peak season to test retooled supply chains
Businesses continue to adjust to pandemic-related challenges, including accelerated e-commerce and related delivery demands, survey shows.
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Consumer spending drives V-shaped recovery from pandemic recession, Drewry says
E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.
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