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How Much Are You Losing Because Your E-Commerce Returns Aren't Managed Well?

The explosive growth of e-commerce sales is bringing a subsequent spike in e-commerce returns. To put it in perspective: Returns are projected to grow at a 15 percent annual rate, and 30 percent of online purchases were returned last year, according to research from commercial real estate firm CBRE.

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Will We See the 'Uberization' of Logistics?

The ride-sharing service Uber is threatening to disrupt, if not dismantle, the taxi business. Will it do the same to the package-delivery sector?

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CGS Enhances Shop-Floor Control Applications

CGS has made enhancements to its BlueCherry Shop Floor Control technology.

Wavelink Issues New Release of Velocity With Mobile Support

Wavelink has released version 1.2 of Velocity, its software platform for warehouse management.

RFID Helps Workers, Customers Find Fashions at Factory Outlet

Diffusione Tessile, the factory outlet division of fashion retailer Max Mara Group, is employing an RFID-based real-time location system to reduce lines at its service counter and ensure that customers can find the products they seek.

Challenges in Dry Bulk Shipping Will Result in Freight Rates Lower Than Last Year's

Drewry forecasts dry bulk freight rates in 2016 will be, on average, lower than in 2015, as the medium-to-long term fundamentals for dry bulk shipping will remain challenging, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Target Pilots Use of Robots to Keep Tabs on In-Store Inventory

Target is testing robots that track inventory on its store shelves, including shampoo and laundry detergent.

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StreetScan Partners With TomTom Bridge for Roadway Inspection Vans

StreetScan has entered into a partnership with TomTom, a vendor of navigation and mapping products.

Kyocera, AT&T Unveil Ruggedized Android Devices for Mobile Workforces

Kyocera Communications Inc. has collaborated with AT&T to develop a line of ruggedized Android devices in support of AT&T Fleet Complete, provider of GPS-based tracking and management services for the transportation industry.

Shift From Airfreight to Seafreight in Perishables Shipping Said to Be Exaggerated

Isn't modal shift toward the ocean, using "hibernation technology" inside sea containers, supposed to be the scourge of the perishable air cargo industry?

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LNG Vessel Owners' Earnings Hopes Hinge on More U.S. Liquefaction Plants Coming Online

LNG shipowners will have to wait until 2018 for earnings to improve, when the majority of new U.S. plants are expected to come online, according to the latest edition of the LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

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Continued M&A Activity Predicted for Logistics Services Industry

Last year was a pretty hot 12 months in the area of business mergers and acquisitions, which hit a new high of $4.3tr in deals struck.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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