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Mastering Profitable Omni-Channel Logistics, Despite Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As physical stores opened, shut down and re-opened again, consumers became more flexible in the way they shop for, and purchase, just about every product. In this role, he leads his organization to drive thought leadership and go-to-market strategy for supply chain execution and logistics solutions. While driving a projected $14.1

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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

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XPO Logistics to spin off freight brokerage. CEVA Logistics using self-driving trucks to move freight. Amazon , which has struggled to streamline its grocery strategy, is looking at grocery-picking gig workers in a new way. The new spoke sites will be located in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and Birmingham, Alabama.

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XPO Logistics (XPO) to Acquire Con-way (CNW)

Supply Chain Network

XPO will also capitalize on synergies from the combination with Con-way’s managed transportation, truckload and freight brokerage businesses. All of the acquired operations – Con-way Freight, Menlo Logistics, Con-way Truckload and Con-way Multimodal – will be rebranded as XPO Logistics.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 12 – 18)

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At this year’s South by Southwest in Austin, TX, 3D printing is being shown in a whole new light. Icon, an Austin-based construction startup focused on 3D-printing technology, is showcasing one of its newest 3D-printed homes, dubbed “House Zero,” in East Austin. Amazon joins consortium to create upcycling strategies.