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This Week in Logistics News (March 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. Amazon has ramped up air cargo flights at its largest hubs while maintaining or shrinking flight activity elsewhere, according to an institute tracking the company’s air operations.

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Rwanda Heads Technology Revolution in Africa

The Network Effect

Rwanda is a tiny country in Africa, the fourth smallest to be exact, but one making giant strides in embracing the latest technology. Rwanda is at a distinct disadvantage. Take Rwanda’s embrace of drones for instance… Zipline Drones Testing in Rwanda. There’s not much in the way of natural resources.

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

The two designs, one that looks more like a small plane used by hobbyists and another with a big belly used for additional cargo space, were recently unveiled in a company blog post. Nearly five years ago, San Francisco based company began using delivery drones for moving medical supplies to health clinics in Rwanda.

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Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Leveraging Your Bargaining Power in Logistics Service Provider Negotiations by LSCMS Shippers’ Council The logistics industry is a complex and constantly evolving ecosystem that plays a vital role in the global economy. Logistics is a derived demand. Build relationships Logistics is still very much a people business.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

These platforms allow a multitude of businesses to participate by selling and buying goods and services while the likes of Amazon and Alibaba coordinate the logistics such as warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation in the background. Available in Rwanda, it plans to expand across Africa and around the world.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

The mad dash begins to finish all the work that needs to get done before 2018 arrives, so without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: E-Commerce Boosts U.S. In Rwanda, Drones Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Areas (WSJ – sub. Kane Is Able Purchases Vintners Logistics.

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Delivery Drones are Taking Off! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

In this piece, we will look at how retailers and logistics companies could use drones to deliver parcels to customers. Improved Last-Mile Logistics Last mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination. UPS offers one possible way that drones could be used within last mile logistics.