Supply Chain Matters

MAY 20, 2022

One of the high-flying start-ups that is addressing the needs of smaller regional fleets is Uber Freight. The business began in stealth mode in May of 2017 essentially leveraging Uber’s ride-sharing technology talent and infrastructure in a logistics load matching processes. All rights reserved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. Uber charges a $5 flat fee for up to five packages tendered at a time or a $3 fee for Uber One members. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

The delays to maritime trade may prompt some retailers to switch to air freight, as companies that normally ship their goods by sea want to ensure faster delivery. Uber is shutting down alcohol delivery app Drizly , the company confirmed, three years after acquiring the platform for $1.1 million customers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Matt is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop , a modern transportation audit & pay company. About Matt McKinney Matt Mckinney is the Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a modern transportation audit & pay company. We improve transportation spend visibility so companies can control their costs and power profit.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 30, 2018

Adding to this dynamic is the arrival of ‘Uberization’ that is knocking on the doors of logistics, mounting “faster that fast” delivery expectations and reaching a fruition point of determining who would be the survivors. Add to this the emergence of the ‘Uber’ economy. What are the advantages of this form of Uberized logistics?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Join us as we unravel delivery companies and try to figure out if they are ideal investment opportunities. The delivery industry comprises companies that specialise in moving goods from their point of sale to the end consumer or customer by ship, air, or road. The company is valued at £47.38 What is the Delivery Industry?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

FedEx makes progress with AI to sharpen delivery time estimates Amazon to expand grocery delivery Revenue up at Uber as company looks to bolster grocery delivery Trade deficit climbs 5% to $61.5 The company is also exploring the capabilities of generative AI technologies that power chatbots like ChatGPT. billion as U.S.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 31, 2017

By bringing together the strengths, capabilities, and scale of the world’s largest retailer, the world’s largest social networking community, and the world’s most innovative transportation network company, we will deliver unrivaled value to consumers everywhere and rewrite the rules for success in commerce.”. Stay tuned.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 23, 2021

The company said it plans to launch two more flights with commercial customers this year. Uber Freight to acquire Transplace. Uber Eats extends grocery delivery reach with Albertsons. Uber Freight is making a big push to grow its business, carve out more market share, and become profitable.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Last week, the company announced that three years after the Covid pandemic sent workers home, it is planning to require employees to be in the office at least three days a week. In a company blog post addressing staff, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the move to in-person work makes it easier to collaborate, learn and build workplace culture. .”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Uber announced a new service called Collect and Receive that is based on Oracle technology. If an Oracle retailer – outside grocery where Uber already has a solution – is using Oracle Retail Cloud, they can support ecommerce and omnichannel solutions for consumers with minimal effort. Uber has an ecosystem. This is bold!

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Talking Logistics

JULY 25, 2016

Over the past few years, several startups have launched aiming to become “the Uber of Trucking” — or at least that’s the way the media and analysts like to characterize companies like Convoy , Cargomatic , and Trucker Path that are leveraging mobile app technology to bring shippers and carriers together to facilitate the movement of goods.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Prior to joining Metafora, Ryan worked at a variety of logistics companies and even started and exited a few tech-enabled freight brokerage start-ups. Ryan is a skilled technologist and strategist who has helped transform many leading transportation and logistics companies.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Not only between companies but between reps you speak with at a single firm too. FreightCenter FreightCenter is a USA-based 3PL company that offers a wide range of services. out of 1164 reviews.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We will discuss how other services and companies compare to Freightera using ground freight shipping in North America as the baseline. Not only between companies but between reps you speak with at a single firm too. FreightCenter FreightCenter is a USA-based 3PL company that offers a wide range of services. out of 1164 reviews.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies. The company announced that it is planning to raise fulfillment fees during the holiday season, passing off some of its increased costs to the millions of merchants who rely on the site to sell their products. Uber Eats want to deliver a lot more than food these days.

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Locus

APRIL 27, 2023

Now, let’s explore the top logistics software companies in Mexico that are leading the way: 1. Nowports Nowports assists companies by enabling customers to track their shipments in real-time, granting them enhanced visibility and control over their cargo. It’s time for a new era of efficiency and innovation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

What I Learned from Working at 6 Fulfillment Companies in 3 Months with Channa Ranatunga. Channa Ranatunga and Joe Lynch discuss what Channna learned from working at 6 fulfillment companies in 3 months. Prior to starting Rabot, Channa was a Senior Applications Specialist at a machine vision company. About Channa Ranatunga.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Because of a widespread driver shortage, companies are deploying more drop trailers — meaning the driver will arrive, park their trailer, and then leave with their tractor for another job. Companies must begin mandating standard processes across all the facilities, from driver check-ins and the gate to the docks. They aren’t.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 29, 2022

Toy companies are always looking for the next big thing. Mattel inked a multiyear deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to create a line of toys inspired by the space venture, the companies announced Wednesday. “As Uber Eats ups the ante in online grocery. And for Mattel, that next big thing might be Space X.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2023

He has been a leader in the freight tech movement with companies like Uber Freight, Shipwell, and CDL 1000, and his passion is combining great solutions with exceptional people to service clients. About CDL 1000 CDL 1000 connects premium shippers with capacity from a marketplace of 26k highly qualified trucking companies.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Waymo is teaming up with Uber on autonomous trucking. Trucking, warehousing, and parcel-delivery companies added a combined 32,900 jobs last month, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary employment figures the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, down from 44,700 jobs added in April. That’s a tough break for the industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Tim is the Co-founder and CEO of Haul , a digital platform that connects certified and vetted commercial truck drivers with trucking companies looking for qualified drivers. Prior to that, Tim was an early member of the team behind Uber Freight, a leading technology-first top 10 freight brokerage in the US. About Tim Henry. About Haul.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

We are seeing it now in terms of truck drivers and warehouse workers, and Walmart is an example of a company that has been trying to get ahead of these shortages by offering higher wages and on-the-job perks. Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional. And Serve Robotics is actually an Uber spinout.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

The company launched its own online pharmacy in 2020, a service that was born out of its acquisition of PillPack in 2018. On the heels of last week’s announcement of the launch of Prime Lite in India, the company is continuing to focus its attention in the region. Regional shipping companies across the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2022

Uber Eats partners with Tesco for UK grocery delivery. McCormick & Company , an American food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses is no exception.

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Techgistics

AUGUST 19, 2016

Travis Kalanick, Uber CEO: I’m excited to announce that Uber has acquired Otto, a 90-plus person technology startup whose mission is to rethink transportation, starting with self-driving trucks. If that sounds like a big deal—well, it is. More and more the world of atoms is interacting with bits. Permalink

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 26, 2016

Uber is one of today’s most popular companies. With Uber, customers are able to locate a ride instantly using an app. Growing at a rate of 40% each consecutive quarter, it continues to expand to new markets all over the globe 1. The app provides its riders with transparency of who their driver is, what they’ll. READ MORE.

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 18, 2017

For part one of this blog series The Uberization of Trucking Part 1: An Overview click here. The top 25 largest trucking companies represent ~25% of marget segment share with 91% of U.S. trucking companies owning 6 trucks or fewer. The top 25 largest trucking companies represent ~25% of marget segment share with 91% of U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Driverless delivery company Nuro nabs $600M and partners with Google. Uber will now bring you diapers, wipes and other baby essentials. Sometimes it is simply amazing to watch how a company builds momentum. Besides the fact that they are technology geniuses that built successful companies, they all dropped out of college.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Uber launches rapid grocery delivery in Paris. The company said it has invested more in inventory planning and partnerships with suppliers so it has enough goods on hand while making sure it can route items to where they’re urgently needed. Amazon is clearly not the only company making plans for the upcoming holiday season.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Amazon sellers worry they can’t meet holiday demand as company limits warehouse space. Uber adds option to send packages just in time for the holidays. Uber has clearly seen a downturn in the need for its core ridesharing app since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 20, 2017

Rather than spending countless hours wasting time, they pull out a smartphone and order an Uber. Uber has changed the game for the public transportation industry, and the ride-sharing giant is well on its way to changing logistics. Enter: the Uberization of trucking. What Is the Uberization of Trucking? It is Amazon.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? After news broke last month that Uber was unleashing a trucking offering, it came as no surprise when it launched Uber Freight , an online trucking marketplace for US LTL. Load-matching technology (even the Uber For Freight model) isn’t new. Uber’s move is no surprise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Jeff is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura , a technology company that is building the future of logistics. Jeff Dangelo is the Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Impact Officer of Fura, a technology company that is building the future of logistics. About Jeff Dangelo. About Fura .

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 29, 2018

Two huge companies, Amazon and Uber, from very different sectors, have recently entered the $8 trillion logistics market. The post Infographic: Amazon and Uber in Logistics appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

At the beginning of the year, the global chip shortage had become so dire that large industrial companies were taking scarce chips out of washing machines to plug them into industrial modules. Uber, Aurora to expand self-driving truck ops in Texas to meet holiday rush. The chip shortage has been one of the hottest topics in 2022.

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