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Watch: Welcome to the Age of Multinode Fulfillment

Multinode fulfillment is a natural outgrowth of the trend toward omnichannel retailing. David Glick, chief technology officer with Flexe, explains the term and its benefits to retailers and brands.

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In 2023, Staffing Shortages Will Remain a Flash Point for Supply Chains

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

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Insurers End War-Risk Cover for Shipping Across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

At least 12 of the 13 Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs — which cover 90% of the world’s ocean-going ships, including those from the U.K. and the U.S. — said they would no longer be able to provide coverage.

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Data: The Secret Weapon for E-commerce Merchants

Following are the most significant challenges that the global e-commerce industry will face in 2023, and how to overcome them.

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Watch: Keeping Up With the Ever-Changing E-Commerce Consumer

What's changing with the e-commerce consumer? Robin Hooker, director of retail strategy with UPS, says delivery speed is only one element in crafting the ideal customer experience.

Robin Hooker

Making International Logistics Sustainable: The Dry Port Concept

The best approach to encouraging intermodal transportation in the hinterland is through the dry port concept.

Amazon Looks to Sell Excess Air Cargo Space as Demand Cools

The company’s ultimate goal has befuddled industry experts, who have written conflicting reports about Amazon’s ambitions.

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China to Cut Quarantine for Overseas Travelers From Next Month

The government's quick roll-back of pandemic-related restrictions has confused experts and triggered concerns that a still relatively low rate of vaccination among the elderly will lead to high numbers of deaths.

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Under Armour Names Marriott’s Linnartz as Next CEO

The unpredictability of consumer demand amid the pandemic, coupled with shipping disruptions, have made it difficult for companies including Under Armour to get their stocking levels right.

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How the IoT Can Drive Sustainable Supply Chains

More and more companies are adopting advanced technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT) to transform their supply chains and keep pace with market requirements.

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Lipstick Out of Stock? Blame TikTok

The key challenge for brands is figuring out how to reorganize supply chains to suit a sleeper hit.

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U.K. Train Strikes Pile Up as Drivers Announce New Date

The announcement follows the labor group securing a new mandate from its members to hold strikes, potentially over the next six months.

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