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Drones Take Flight in Omnichannel Distribution Centers

Founded more than 80 years ago, Barrett Distribution Centers gets up to speed in managing inventory for fulfilling e-commerce orders, thanks to the use of autonomous drones.

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Sendle Launches Two-Day Package Delivery Service

Through the service, Sendle offers to deliver packages anywhere in the U.S. in two business days or less.

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UPS Agrees Contract with Teamsters, Avoids Strike of 340,000 Workers

UPS said that the five-year agreement covers U.S. Teamsters-represented employees in small package roles and is subject to ratification by union members.

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Three Proven Strategies to Improve Operational and Cost Efficiencies During a Freight Recession

There is no way to avoid it: the trucking and freight industries are in a recession, with no clear visibility as to when business will rebound.

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Watch: Revolutionizing the Next Generation of Freight Transportation with Automation

There’s a revolution coming to the freight industry in the form of artificial intelligence, but what does that actually mean?

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Cutting Out the Middle Mile: Using the Warehouse to Meet the Need for Speed in the Last Mile

In this environment, for retailers to compete, they need to give customers a full menu of delivery options to fit their preferences at the point of purchase, each and every time.

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Watch: AI, Machine Learning and the Right Data

The "final mile" benefits from the collaboration of artificial intelligence and machine learning and optimized data, says Mathew Witte, senior vice president at Ortec.

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The Last Mile In Supply Chain is Longer Than Expected. How Can AI Fix it?

The last mile of the supply chain has become a defining aspect of modern retail. Businesses can transform their supply chain operations by harnessing the power of AI.

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FedEx’s Profit Outlook Falls Short as Job Cuts Reach 29,000

FedEx has trailed UPS on profit margins even though its larger rival has a unionized workforce and pays its drivers more.

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Watch: AI Powers Worldwide Delivery Networks

Artificial intelligence has a valuable role to play in optimizing delivery networks around the globe, says Niklas Hedin, chief executive officer of Centiro.

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How to De-Carbonize Freight Transport via Repeatable and Scalable Actions

Shippers looking to lead the transition to electrification can begin investing in the required assets and infrastructure today.

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Distracted Driving: Using AI Technology to Break a Deadly Habit

A.I.-driven technology can help keep drivers and passengers safe by not only detecting distracted driving, but also identifying other potentially risky behaviors.

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