Holiday peak boom is forecasted to stress parcel delivery networks
Purolator to grow its employee rolls and fleet count by 15% each in Canada.
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Kroger expands grocery e-commerce footprint with Ocado automation
Retailer steps into Northeast U.S. and expands Florida and California operations as online food sales soar.
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Tech startup gets $20 million backing to protect fleets from cyber attacks
Shift5 says many critical infrastructure and transportation assets are vulnerable because they were designed before the rise of widespread digital connectivity.
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GXO seeks to hire 9,000 workers ahead of peak season
Hiring push comes on top of contract logistics provider’s increased investment in warehouse automation, up 40% year-over-year.
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Report: In supply chains, ethics matter
More than 80% of U.S. consumers feel strongly about shopping for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced, survey shows.
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LTL and truckload rates to continue growth spurt in fourth quarter, index says
Forecast from Cowen and AFS Logistics cites shift to e-commerce, labor shortages, and capacity restraints.
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Companies shift IT priorities, put greater focus on emerging tech
87% of companies are rethinking IT investments for 2022 and beyond due to shifts in consumer spending and market uncertainty, survey shows.
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ASCM, Prologis launch warehousing education program
Certification targets entry- and mid-level workers, aims to address labor shortage and knowledge gaps, groups say.
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Sustainability efforts take hold among smaller businesses
Small and mid-sized businesses increased their sustainability efforts in the past 18 months, and most plan to maintain or increase those actions post-pandemic, survey shows.
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Accenture adds another acquisition to Industry X division
Buying Advoco aids in digitalization push for engineering, factories, plants, company says.
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