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This Week in Logistics News (January 9-13, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Target invests in Minneapolis start-up that helps retailers monitor supply chains (Star Tribune). If Amazon has serious plans of realizing this idea, there’s already a company in the UK called Mole Solutions that has been working on creating “underground freight pipelines” since 2002. UPS Acquires Freightex Ltd. products (Reuters).

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Holiday Sales Demonstrated Necessity of Omnichannel Strategies

Enterra Insights

After a weak holiday performance last year, the Minneapolis-based company embarked on a multibillion-dollar spending plan to improve its stores and digital capabilities. The growth in mobile purchasing continues. Two in five shoppers have made an additional purchase during an in-store pickup.” These mobile moments matter.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

Historic processes are inside-out tightly integrated to orders and purchase orders. Additionally, the Company sells smart adjustable bases and bedding solutions that include customizable pillows, temperature-adjusting layers, furniture and more. With a headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, the supply chain supports 600 stores in 50 states.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target is relying on Shipt, the home delivery service it acquired in 2017. The retailer began testing home package delivery from a new sorting center in its hometown of Minneapolis earlier this year. Verizon created an asset tracker device for customers of its Connect Reveal fleet management software.