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Supply Chain Shortages Make Last-Mile Delivery a Household Obsession

Supply Chain Shortages Make Last-Mile Delivery a Household Obsession
Supply Chain Shortages Make Last-Mile Delivery a Household Obsession
December 24, 2021  |  Shipping

Filling orders has always been the mainstay of retail.  But as eCommerce has surged throughout the pandemic, consumer expectations for delivery of their purchases have made good logistics a must-have, and...

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The Three Pillars of Retail’s 2021 Digital Transformation
The Three Pillars of Retail’s 2021 Digital Transformation
December 24, 2021  |  Retail

With 2021 ending shortly and 2022 kicking off soon, we thought now is a good time for retailers to hit pause. This article represents a...

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Five Ways Middle-Market Businesses Use Digital Tech to Level the Playing Field
Five Ways Middle-Market Businesses Use Digital Tech to Level the Playing Field
December 24, 2021  |  Digital Payments

As we come to the close of the second calendar year that has included the pandemic, we’re also well into a digital transformation accelerated by...

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In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
December 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The biggest story of cryptocurrency this year is that it went mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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42% of Cross-Border Firms Use Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts That Trigger Payment 
42% of Cross-Border Firms Use Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts That Trigger Payment 
December 23, 2021  |  Blockchain

Decentralized finance solutions have transformed the payments landscape, presenting a new vista of possibilities for seamless cross-border expansion for multinationals and businesses aspiring to launch...

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5 Things PYMNTS’ “Ten Minutes With…” Series Taught Us About The Future Of Business Payments
5 Things PYMNTS’ “Ten Minutes With…” Series Taught Us About The Future Of Business Payments
December 23, 2021  |  B2B Payments

While dozens of industry executives took part this fall in PYMNTS “Ten Minutes With…” interviews, five key themes emerged from our expert panelists concerning the...

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Banks Seek AI Platforms-as-a-Service Amid Ever-Increasing Risk
Banks Seek AI Platforms-as-a-Service Amid Ever-Increasing Risk
December 23, 2021  |  Artificial Intelligence

Sudhir Jha, senior vice president and head of Mastercard’s Brighterion unit, told Karen Webster in the most recent On the Agenda discussion that artificial intelligence...

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More Businesses Turning to ‘Invisible’ Embedded Payments to Enable Growth
More Businesses Turning to ‘Invisible’ Embedded Payments to Enable Growth
December 23, 2021  |  B2B Payments

It’s been a decade in the making, but with the pandemic, and with 2022 gaining ground on the road ahead, invisible payments are a reality...

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Verifying Customers at the Speed of Crypto Requires AML/KYC Reset
Verifying Customers at the Speed of Crypto Requires AML/KYC Reset
December 23, 2021  |  Authentication

Being able to identify your customers accurately and quickly is no longer something cryptocurrency companies can afford to ignore. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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