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Watch: Surviving — and Thriving — in the Downturn

Retailers and suppliers face multiple headwinds, but they should be looking at the situation as an opportunity to cut costs and streamline supply chains, says Jason Murray, chief executive officer of Shipium.

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Watch: Disruptions and Other Major Trends in Supply Chain

Ram Gopalakrishnan, chief executive officer of Bricz, discusses the technology investments that retailers need to make to deal with today's supply chain challenges.

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Coping With Rising Fuel Prices and Retail Returns

Even before the recent rise in fuel costs to an all-time high, brands had started taking a closer look at their cost of reverse logistics.

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Matching Your Retail Strategy to the Scheduled Consumer

In last-mile delivery, customers want their orders within a specific window — not a vague “now” or “sometime tomorrow.”

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E-Tailers No Longer Want to Pay for Your Returns

Message to online shoppers who have enjoyed the perk of “100% satisfaction-guaranteed” returns: Your free ride is coming to an end.

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Today’s Last-Mile Delivery Visibility Means Clarity and Control

It’s time to start talking about last-mile delivery visibility in terms of clarity and control.

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U.S. Pharmacies Ordered to Pay $650.6M for Role in Opioids Crisis

The U.S. pharmacy chains CVS, Walmart and Walgreens must pay a combined $650.6 million to two Ohio counties, after a jury last November concluded that the firms helped create a public nuisance in Lake and Trumbull counties by oversupplying addictive pain pills

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Today’s Last-Mile Delivery Must-Haves

There are some basic characteristics that enable flexibility for last-mile carriers.

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The Rise of PUDO Networks in the Era of E-commerce and Sustainability

In the wake of the e-commerce explosion, triggered by the pandemic and growing concerns around supply chain sustainability, pickup and drop-off (PUDO) networks are projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

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U.K. Grocer Removes Best-Before Dates to Tackle Food Waste

U.K. retailer Marks & Spencer is removing best-before dates from a range of fresh produce to help reduce in-store and household food waste.

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How Does Visibility Translate Into Trust in Deliveries?

What do consumers want out of deliveries? As the world of delivery gets more competitive, the answer seems to elude more and more businesses.

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Tesla and Nikola Big Rigs Race for Up to $40,000 U.S. Incentives

After President Joe Biden’s landmark bill passes, the federal government will start doling out up to $40,000 tax credits per heavy-duty truck purchase.

A driver prepares to attach a chassis to a zero emission electric truck at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

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