Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

While I like his optimism, I’ll believe it when I see it. UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. The Dallas Forth Worth-headquartered airline registered a 6.7

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Find out how MFP can help you more accurately forecast purchasing needs, meet financial goals, and drive optimal inventory levels. Retailers Quietly Offering a “Keep the Item” Return Policy.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 4, 2016

GameStop expects fewer price markdowns with ship from store service ( Dallas Business Journal ). DOT Releases 30-Year Freight Projections. In recent quarters, Target has struggled with inventory shortfalls as it tried to cater to online and in-store shoppers at the same time. E2open Acquires Terra Technology.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2013

I went to Home Depot earlier this week to return a purchase, and the customer in front of me wanted to exchange a defective power tool with the same model, but he couldn’t find any on the shelf even though the store’s inventory system said 5 units were in stock. Manhattan Associates Launches 2013 Inventory Optimization Release.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Descartes Unveils Same-Day Delivery Optimization Technology. Freight Shipments Rose 0.8% First, Descartes unveiled new optimization technology at its user conference that “helps retailers and distributors make deliveries the same day an order is taken.” Lots of interesting news to discuss today, so let’s go straight to it.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups (WSJ – sub. Here are some details from the press release: Under this agreement, Uber will share its plans for implementing an urban aviation rideshare network. Robinson launching a trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe.

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