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Logistyx Technologies Talks Parcel Shipping, Holidays, and Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

The news is reporting that supply chains are going to be disrupted this holiday season, so more and more consumers are starting early. The key is to make sure all the costs are transparent up front during the purchasing process. Are charges known at time of purchase? The Holiday Season. Are returns free or do they charge?

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Descartes Integrates Transportation Messaging and Customs Filing with SAP®. Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). As reported by the Wall Street Journal : United Parcel Service Inc. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management.

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Arriving Just in Time – Advanced Transportation Logistics Scheduling

Supply Chain Collaborator

“The Value in Orchestrating a Scheduled Transportation Plan”. These three headlines from Transport Topics and Food Shippers of America magazine tell the story of one of the most important challenges facing shippers in North America leading into 2018. The bellwether metric – spot rates – are pegging the meter.

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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

Logistics Viewpoints

ARC defines the warehouse automation market according to a number of qualifications and dimensions to deliver a well-defined measure, with numerous segmentations, allowing those that purchase the research to understand what is being measured, and to easily extrapolate the findings to support their strategic planning needs. Lee Partners.

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Real-time Capacity Matching: Making Brokers More Efficient

Talking Logistics

The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. Not only are you reducing the cost of purchasing transportation, you’re also [making fewer phone calls and using less labor] to find the truck you need.”.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Embark Self-Driving Truck Completes Coast-to-Coast Test Run (Transport Topics). Kuebix Tops 5000 Companies Using its Transportation Management System. CX North America Expands Driver Mobile App with Digital Proof of Delivery Update. Dubai and HERE Technologies to develop data infrastructure for driverless transportation.

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery. Business Solutions: Amazon Business – Marketplace offering tailored products and tools for businesses, including bulk purchasing and business pricing. Billion US Dollars), followed by Europe and potentially Asia.