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Zipline Adds Drone Delivery for GNC, Two Other Clients

Multichannel Merchant

Drone delivery provider Zipline is adding three new clients including health and wellness retailer GNC, pharmaceutical logistics firm Associated Couriers and Seattle-based eatery Pagliacci Pizza, expanding its footprint and building on its success delivering vaccines in Africa during the pandemic and working with retail giant Walmart.

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The Tremor Across China’s Online Retail Landscape

Supply Chain Matters

Market Share Slippage The Journal report cites market research data indicating that Alibaba ’s share of the Chinese E-Commerce sector has tumbled to an estimated 40 percent, from an 80 percent level in 2014 when the online retail platform provider had its IPO. Assuming that customer service can be automated by bots is a slippery slope.

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West Coast Heats Up for Van Freight

DAT Solutions

So far, the national averages for spot market rates in October are the highest they've been since the Snowpocalypse of 2014. Back then, it was a series of winter storms that disrupted supply chains and pushed load-to-truck ratios unusually high for several months. Seattle to Eugene, OR surged 70¢ to an average of $3.14/mile.

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Supply Chain Movement 16 – Consultancy

Supply Chain Movement

Contents Supply Chain Movement 16 – 2015 Q1. Our supply-chain future: fair sharing – column. 11 | Snapshots Roundtables Supply Chain Movement. With Oracle on 31 October 2014. With Oracle on 31 October 2014. With EveryAngle on 19 November 2014. 33 | Seamless Supply Chain Execution.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

We salute the year’s top advancements in supply chain technology and processes. Thanks to omni-channel distribution, 3-D printing, self-service logistics and other avenues of disintermediation, traditional supply chain roles are rapidly being transformed into all-new opportunities. Warehouse Automation. Media Type.

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2 Signs That the Freight Recession Really Is Over

DAT Solutions

Last week, the national load-to-truck ratio for vans was the highest it's been since March 2014. That was back when demand for trucks skyrocketed because extreme winter weather caused massive disruption to supply chains. Seattle to Spokane was up 20¢ to $2.70/mile. Chicago to Buffalo also rose 18¢ to $2.33/mile.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

As you read this, I’ll be flying back home from Mexico City where I presented at the Logistic Summit & Expo 2015 , arguably the largest supply chain and logistics event in Mexico. Starbucks to debut delivery in Manhattan, Seattle this year (Reuters). 2014 North American Freight Numbers. Have a happy weekend!