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Tale as Old as Time: Logistics Innovation Vs. Tried-and-True Strategy

Intelligent Audit

Postal Service struggle to keep up with innovative strategies from retailers like Walmart and Amazon. Early this month, retail giant Walmart announced that it had purchased Alert Innovation, an e-grocery automation firm specializing in automation and intelligent fulfillment. The logistics industry is taking notice.

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Shipping Industry Lows Foil High Expectations

Intelligent Audit

Despite the promised business of a rapidly approaching holiday shipping season, airfreight shippers should expect the falling rates to persist. As a potential recession looms and shipping volumes continue to fall, shippers can expect carriers to accept the vast majority of freight. . Tender Rejections Plummet as Volume Slows.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Ford expedites freight to alleviate supplier disruptions in China. As e-commerce continues to grow, companies are looking at new and innovative ways to ensure they get orders delivered on time to their customers. The company is leaning on expedited shipping lanes to pull ahead supply and mitigate COVID-19 disruptions in China.