logistics

Logistics is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation. In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet requirements of customers or corporations.

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Knowing When Payments Will Arrive as Important as Getting Paid, Says Flock Freight CFO
Knowing When Payments Will Arrive as Important as Getting Paid, Says Flock Freight CFO
November 15, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Change comes slowly first, and then all at once, as the adage goes. And that’s certainly true for the ongoing and remarkable advancements in the...

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Transfix Launches Tool to Consolidate RFP and Freight Procurement Process
Transfix Launches Tool to Consolidate RFP and Freight Procurement Process
November 14, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Transfix has added a new tool that allows shippers to complete the request for proposal (RFP) and freight procurement process in one place. The new RFP Manager facilitates...

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Push-to-Debit Paves Road to Better B2B Payments for Trucking and Logistics
Push-to-Debit Paves Road to Better B2B Payments for Trucking and Logistics
November 14, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Robin Gregg, CEO of RoadSync, told PYMNTS that transacting across supply chains and logistics remains a bumpy road at best. “In many ways,” she said,...

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Blue Yonder Adds Reverse Logistics Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
Blue Yonder Adds Reverse Logistics Solutions With Doddle Acquisition
November 13, 2023  |  Partnerships

Supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder closed its previously announced acquisition of Doddle, a technology business focused on first- and last-mile logistics. With the acquisition,...

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FourKites Launches Inbound Order and Shipment Management Solution
FourKites Launches Inbound Order and Shipment Management Solution
November 09, 2023  |  B2B Payments

FourKites added a new Inbound Visibility solution to its supply chain visibility platform. The solution aims to enhance end-to-end, shipment– and order-level insights across suppliers,...

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TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
TikTok Creating Its Own eCommerce Fulfillment Network
November 08, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is establishing a warehouse and fulfillment network to boost its eCommerce operations. As a report Tuesday (Nov. 7) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted, this move...

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FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
FedEx Nudges Pilots to Airline Jobs Amid Shipping Lull
November 06, 2023  |  Shipping

With shipping rates down, FedEx is telling its pilots to seek employment elsewhere. More specifically, the freight company is encouraging pilots to look for work...

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Supply Chain Tech Startups Seek Alternatives as VC Funding Slows
Supply Chain Tech Startups Seek Alternatives as VC Funding Slows
November 02, 2023  |  Startups

Supply chain technology startups are reportedly facing a challenging environment as venture capital (VC) firms reduce funding for these companies. The decline in investor support,...

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Report: Flexport Works to Rebuild Customer Trust After Complaints
Report: Flexport Works to Rebuild Customer Trust After Complaints
November 02, 2023  |  Shipping

Flexport, a San Francisco-based shipping startup, is reportedly facing skepticism from important customers and a drop in revenue. This follows complaints about issues like canceled...

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