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Will Amazon Exit the First-Party Retail Business in 2021?
An industry observer predicts that Amazon.com will make a radical change in its business strategy in the coming year.
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What an Unpredictable Year Means for Freight Costs in 2021
Although projections indicate that maritime trade will recover and expand next year, it's becoming clear that disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the industry.
A gantry crane lifts a shipping container. Photo: Shutterstock.
Four Dry Ice Safety Guidelines for Transporting Sensitive Vaccines
With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine drawing near, manufacturers, logistics companies and healthcare providers must consider the safety of all personnel involved.
Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit in a freezer. Photo: Bloomberg.
Three Trends Shaping Procurement in a Pandemic
Companies are navigating procurement contracts in new and improved ways.
For Fleet Management, AI and IoT Are Better Together
The artificial intelligence of things is already forming the backbone of many of today’s commercial transportation systems, especially in fleet safety.
A fleet of cargo vans sits in a parking lot. Photo: Shutterstock.
Four Ways Warehouse Voice Apps Safeguard Orders and Workers
Advanced voice technology can fast track peak-season productivity and ensure COVID-19 safety.
Reimagining Pharma Supply Chains Could Speed Vaccine Distribution in Months Ahead
The coronavirus pandemic has been a long and difficult slog, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Modernizing the Supply Chain for Improved Customer Experience
OEMs won’t experience the full benefits of Industry 4.0, including hyper-efficient inventory management, lower warehousing costs and better customer experience, unless they fully optimize their supply chains.
How a New Zealand Meat Exporter Is Navigating the Pandemic
It’s tough enough maintaining a reliable domestic food supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Imagine, then, the challenge of managing one that stretches nearly 8,000 miles.
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Three Route-Planning Basics for Large-Scale Retailers
As retail operations grow increasingly complex, delivery planning becomes a crucial part of the entire logistics supply chain.
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Why Hair Testing Is the Next Big Trend in Driver Drug Screenings
Fleet operators have a duty to keep employees and the public safe by drug-testing drivers.
A delivery driver holding a package exits her van. Photo: Pexels.
How Biden Could Change Trade With Europe and Transpacific Regions
Although no definite plans have been laid out by the Biden team, there are certain scenarios worth considering now.
Shipping containers sit on the deck of cargo ship One Crane, docked at the Port of Rotterdam, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Photo: Bloomberg.
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