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With the right mindset, returns present opportunity — not just liability
Reverse logistics was a frequent source of anxiety at ASCM 2019 as supply chains reckon with the onslaught of returns. With no hope of turning back, experts say it's time to take returns seriously.
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76% of shippers using route, load optimization in sustainability efforts
A survey found the reasons for adopting green initiatives was fairly evenly split between public perception, regulation and cost savings.
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FedEx plans to cut Express capacity, retire planes
The company expects air freight demand to continue to be weak throughout 2020, blaming ongoing global trade tensions and the loss of Amazon parcels for the drop in Express volume.
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Stein Mart introduces BOPIS at all its locations
The retailer expects the move will shift about 15% of its e-commerce orders to in-store pickup.
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UPS and HubBox partner on last-mile delivery, BOPIS solutions
By partnering with UPS and HubBox, retailers can offer online customers a variety of BOPIS-style delivery options.
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Industry should advocate for Trump's trade and immigration reforms, says USDA head
The president is agriculture's "best advocate," Sonny Perdue told attendees at the United Fresh Produce Association's Washington Conference.
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Vice President Pence touts USMCA as a 'template' for future trade deals
In addition to touting $33 billion in savings to be gained from cutting "red tape" trade regulations, Pence hinted the agreement, once ratified, could give the U.S. leverage in ongoing trade negotiations with China.
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Uber Freight to add flatbed, expand trailer leasing
Digital freight matching companies like Uber Freight continue to grow, changing the landscape of the brokerage space and driving innovation from startups and established brokers alike.
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As e-grocery matures, fulfillment strategies diverge
The role of the store in order picking is changing for some major players in online grocery as dedicated fulfillment facilities and hybrid models emerge.
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Convoy Now launch provides shippers access to real-time price data
This pricing information will be available on multiple Transportation Management Solutions and shippers can connect directly to Convoy's API if they use an internal TMS.
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Deliv CEO shares 4 reasons last-mile delivery costs skyrocket
At GroceryShop in Las Vegas, Deliv's CEO walked through the costly perils of last-mile delivery, how to avoid them and why grocers have it particularly tough.
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Micro-fulfillment companies adapt to a changing industry
Takeoff Technologies announced a new warehouse model and $25 million in Series C funding, while CommonSense Robotics rebranded as Fabric.
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USMCA promises streamlined shipments and customs — if it passes
Chapter 7 of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement would consolidate data sets and create greater efficiency in brokerage, panelists said at the CSCMP Edge conference in Anaheim, California.
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OpinionHow to safeguard global pharmaceutical supply chains
Big pharma is tapping the cloud to address its supply chain woes, but challenges remain.
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Will advanced analytics solve challenges like OTIF?
The amount of data in the world has rapidly accelerated in the last two years, and supply chains can leverage analytics to improve business operations, according to the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study presented at CSCMP Edge.
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FedEx: No additional residential surcharges this peak season, rate hikes planned for 2020
The impact of rate and surcharge increases together could represent as much as a 12% cost increase to ship packages weighing over 50 pounds.
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Fast and free: How shipping expectations are changing retail
Customers have come to expect speedy delivery from their favorite stores, but only some can keep up.
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UPS reaches $8.4M settlement with US government for overcharging on deliveries
The logistics provider was accused of overcharging federal agencies for delivery services on a contract with the Government Services Administration.
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Walmart plans to expand fulfillment services for Marketplace sellers
Walmart's increased focus on delivery and fulfillment for third-party marketplace sellers will help it compete with Amazon and other online retailers.
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Waymo expands self-driving technology to Class 8, last mile delivery trucks
At a conference this week, Waymo's CEO announced the company has begun testing its driverless technology on Class 8 trucks and last-mile delivery vehicles.
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Report: Online grocery sales grew 15% this year
Shoppers are also building bigger baskets and reporting improved user experience, according to a new analysis from consulting firm Brick Meets Click.
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OpinionI spoke with 1,000 companies looking for delivery software – here are 5 things they needed to know
Although delivery may begin as a tack-on service for an organization, it has the potential to rapidly grow over a short period of time and become the most mission-critical operation.
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Global supply chain startup funding at over $12B for the year: report
Supply chain startups raised more than $13.59 billion in 2018 and have already raised $12.47 billion year to date, with 416 deals so far this year compared to 520 in 2018.
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ColumnMy first Loop: Early days in the circular shopping platform
Dozens (if not hundreds) of consumers have placed orders for common household items from Loop, an e-commerce site launched in May that attempts to eliminate single-use packaging and filler that comes with shopping. Here's one consumer's experience.
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DHL opens Chicago innovation center highlighting supply chain tech
At the center, DHL will research the latest operations and logistics technologies, seeking to improve efficiency and productivity for its customers.
