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This Week in Logistics News (January 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart to offer secure 24/7 contactless delivery to Florida customers. FedEx warns of shipping delays as Omicron hurts staffing levels. Walmart InHome customers serviced by participating Florida stores will be the first to take advantage of HomeValet’s Smart Box and app, following a successful pilot conducted this past May.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Logistics services provider TNT runs a large distribution hub in Belgium. This in turn allowed Wal-Mart to replicate sales successes between outlets; creating and managing peaks in demand via its systems for buying, shipping, and of course, warehousing. Some choices, when based on these factors, can be surprising at first glance.