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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Boon Raises $20.5 Million to Grow AI-Powered Platform for Fleets
Boon Raises $20.5 Million to Grow AI-Powered Platform for Fleets
December 20, 2024  |  Investments

Boon announced $20.5 million in combined seed and Series A funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for commercial fleets. “With $20.5M raised, we...

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Robots Get Nimble New AI Brain for Tricky Warehouse Work
Robots Get Nimble New AI Brain for Tricky Warehouse Work
December 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

MIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that could enable warehouse robots to deftly handle odd-shaped packages and navigate crowded spaces without endangering human...

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‘I Do’ Delivered: DoorDash’s Bridal Offering Shows eCommerce Knows No Limits
December 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Competition is a click away in commerce, and traditional barriers to purchase can send customers shopping elsewhere. Even the once-sacred tradition of wedding dress shopping...

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How Logistics and Wholesale Trade Platforms Are Riding the Embedded Finance Wave
How Logistics and Wholesale Trade Platforms Are Riding the Embedded Finance Wave
December 13, 2024  |  eCommerce

To improve customer satisfaction, revenue growth and competitiveness, payment facilitators (PayFacs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and marketplaces from the logistics and wholesale trade industry have...

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Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
Amazon’s Quick Commerce and Drone Advances Ignite Delivery Race With Walmart
December 13, 2024  |  Retail

It looks like Amazon wants to heat up competition in the delivery space against rival Walmart. Amazon is testing 15-minute grocery delivery in India as...

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72% of Trucking Companies Expect Digital Payment Systems
72% of Trucking Companies Expect Digital Payment Systems
December 09, 2024  |  Shipping

The trucking industry is crucial to the national economy, transporting more than 72% of freight by weight. Outdated payment methods, however, hinder efficiency, prompting the...

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Rush Hour Retail: How Geolocation Impacts Customer Experience During the Holidays
Rush Hour Retail: How Geolocation Impacts Customer Experience During the Holidays
November 25, 2024  |  Retail

The holiday shopping season is retailers’ peak period. “Holiday shopping puts tremendous pressure on eCommerce platforms,” Radar CEO and Co-founder Nick Patrick told PYMNTS. In...

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Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
November 21, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the competition between retail giants Walmart and Amazon intensifies, shaping the eCommerce landscape. Both companies have established themselves as...

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This Week in B2B: Simplicity, Automation and Blockchain (Yes, Blockchain)
This Week in B2B: Simplicity, Automation and Blockchain (Yes, Blockchain)
November 21, 2024  |  News

The contemporary B2B landscape is being reshaped by a seismic shift toward automation and simplification. Companies are ditching clunky, manual processes in favor of sleek,...

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