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This Week in Logistics News (March 21-25, 2016)

Talking Logistics

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. One of my predictions for 2016 was that cross-border e-commerce would become the next frontier for shipping and logistics growth.

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Agility and flexibility in the age of digital supply chains – Insights from the 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo

Kinaxis

The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity. About three hundred supply chain professionals from various pockets of the world representing manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and technology vendors took part in the summit.

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The Messy Reality of Cross-Border E-commerce (Thoughts on UPS Acquiring i-parcel)

Talking Logistics

While omnichannel retailing is in the spotlight these days, lurking in the shadows is another big challenge and opportunity many retailers (and manufacturers looking to sell direct to consumers) have been struggling with for years: cross-border e-commerce. These features enable consumers in over 100 countries to shop online in the U.S.

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Logistics Automation and Blockchain: What’s the Potential?

GlobalTranz

Up to 64% of supply chain leaders consider Big Data Analytics the best way to overcome supply chain challenges, asserts Antonia Renner of ComputerWorld, but new technologies, such as logistics automation and blockchain, may hold much more opportunity than meets the eye. How Will Logistics Automation and Blockchain Affect Supply Chains?

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Defining the Future of E-Commerce! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

One retail outfit did and in 5 months, it generated $2million alternative currency sales and a 60% boost in new customers. SCM #SupplyChain #ecommerce #retail #logistics #supplychainmanagement. Via the use of cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin), customers will get to make secure payments quickly and conveniently. Drone Delivery.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 26-30, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Exclusive: Wal-Mart seeks to test drones for home delivery, pickup ( Reuters ). Some follow-up thoughts based on the comments received: First, from a supply chain and logistics perspective, I believe Walmart continues to innovate and lead the industry in many areas.

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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. rise in operating profit in constant currency terms. The home improvement chain also reported on their ongoing work to improve their omnichannel capabilities. 1864, Robinette was pardoned for the remainder of the term. Walmart Inc. They reported a 4.9% increase in sales and a 10.9%