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The Four Pillars of B2B E-Commerce Fulfillment

If Amazon shipments arrive in two days or less for free, why can’t B2B purchases do the same?

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Using AI and ML to Alleviate Last-Mile Pain Points

With the continuing surge in e-commerce, rapid fulfillment and distribution are becoming key to meeting demand and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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FedEx Freight Unit Furloughs Workers as Cargo Demand Slows

The move adds to mounting evidence of a cargo slowdown as the company joins other large employers trimming their ranks.

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Watch: American Eagle Outfitters' Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition Case Study

Shekar Natarajan of American Eagle Outfitters, a finalist in the 2022 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Award, describes building a successful fulfillment and transportation edge network.

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Logistics Company RPM Launches Business Venture in Mexico

RPM said it will use its third-party logistics capabilities primarily to cater to original-equipment-manufacturer suppliers and customers, aggregating data across the vehicle life cycle.

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Fleet Enable Introduces AI Tool for Final-Mile Delivery Trucks

The software, called Capacity Optimization, replaces manual calculations that determine if deliveries fit on trucks and meet weight limits.

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Retailers Turning to Specific-Day Delivery Over Speediest Shipping

The shift comes as merchants are stepping back from competition over who can deliver within a day or even hours after an online order is placed.

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Why ‘Self-Driving’ Vehicles Will Still Need a Human Minder

Companies may be plowing billions of dollars into automation in delivery operations, but true autonomy in the sector may be years away.

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Driverless Car Development Sets Ablaze a Bonfire of Billions

While executives and investors alike are in some cases heading for the exits, well-capitalized companies in the space are plowing ahead into new markets and projects.

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Five Ways Shippers Can Reduce Risk as Peak Season Arrives

Despite the pandemonium of COVID-19, there are ways to reduce risk to smaller retailers as peak season approaches.

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Watch: New Package Delivery Strategies for E-Commerce Brands

Capacity, reliability and cost containment are the most important factors in successful e-commerce delivery, says Rob Glover, vice president of sales at OSM Worldwide.

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Watch: Logistics: Back-Office, or on the Front Line?

Logistics has traditionally been viewed as a back-office function, but today it has a direct impact on the customer experience, says Michael Campese, senior vice president of sales and marketing with EFW.

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