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This Week in Logistics News (November 27 – December 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday. Robots outnumber human workers in this autonomous truck yard north of Denver. million from 145.4

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14-18, 2013)

Talking Logistics

Also this week, The Detroit News and others reported that “Wal-Mart Stores plans to open more small stores as it links them to its supercenters, which will serve as mini-warehouses for their smaller cousins [emphasis mine].”. And Steve Banker commented on Amazon and Walmart from an omni-channel fulfillment perspective. percent last year. .

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This Week in Logistics News (December 5-9, 2016)

Talking Logistics

In related news, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that “officials in Colorado are planning a public-road test of battery-charging technology capable of powering electric trucks while they drive.” are scouting potential sites, including busy roads near Denver International Airport, with a goal of launching in 2018.