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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Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches

Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
Retail Leaders Warn California Law Could Increase Supply Chain Headaches
September 27, 2021  |  Retail

A new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week could exacerbate the current supply chain challenges plaguing the U.S. and the world, several...

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Alibaba Helps Fuel Ninja Van’s $1B-Plus Valuation
Alibaba Helps Fuel Ninja Van’s $1B-Plus Valuation
September 26, 2021  |  Investments

Singaporean logistics startup Ninja Van has reached unicorn status thanks to a $578 million Series E funding round, which included Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba Group...

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FedEx Goods to be Hauled by Autonomous Big Rigs in Pilot Program
FedEx Goods to be Hauled by Autonomous Big Rigs in Pilot Program
September 22, 2021  |  Merchant Innovation

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FedEx Takes $450M YoY Hit From Increased Labor, Transportation Costs
FedEx Takes $450M YoY Hit From Increased Labor, Transportation Costs
September 21, 2021  |  Earnings

FedEx, in its first quarter earnings report, has shown operating results negatively impacted by higher operating expenses, which happened due to the pandemic’s air network...

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Stord Hits $1.1B Valuation After Series D Funding
Stord Hits $1.1B Valuation After Series D Funding
September 17, 2021  |  Investments

Stord is now valued at $1.1 billion after the successful raise of $90 million in Series D funding. This new round of seed financing is...

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Dada Introduces Open Digital Logistics Platform
Dada Introduces Open Digital Logistics Platform
September 17, 2021  |  Delivery

On-demand delivery and retail firm Dada Group is launching an open digital logistics platform using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to speed up the digitization of the on-demand...

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Salesforce, FedEx Ink Multi-Year Logistics Partnership for eCommerce Merchants
Salesforce, FedEx Ink Multi-Year Logistics Partnership for eCommerce Merchants
September 14, 2021  |  Retail

Salesforce and FedEx have partnered to provide merchants with new tools in a bid to meet rising demand and consumer expectations for fast, free shipping...

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SpartanNash Leverages Retail Arm to Optimize Distribution Business  
SpartanNash Leverages Retail Arm to Optimize Distribution Business  
September 13, 2021  |  Retail

While grocery stores around the world are rapidly getting a digital upgrade alongside the industry’s omnichannel shift, innovation looks very different in the back office....

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