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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Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
Uber, Lyft Differences Boil Down to Transportation vs End-to-End Mobility
February 14, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft’s most recent earnings reports spotlight a widening divergence in approach in business models. At first glance, there’s a core focus for both...

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Gooten Debuts Specialized Order Management Platform
Gooten Debuts Specialized Order Management Platform
February 06, 2024  |  eCommerce

Order management and fulfillment company Gooten debuted a specialized order management platform. “The OrderMesh platform is designed to support retailers, marketplaces, manufacturers and eCommerce brands as...

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Freightos Expands Reach With Virgin Atlantic Cargo Partnership
Freightos Expands Reach With Virgin Atlantic Cargo Partnership
February 05, 2024  |  Supply Chain

Freight industry booking platform Freightos has launched a partnership with Virgin Atlantic Cargo. The collaboration, announced Monday (Feb. 5), combines Virgin’s “extensive” network with the digital reach of...

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Returns Management Firm Loop Debuts Reverse Logistics Offerings
Returns Management Firm Loop Debuts Reverse Logistics Offerings
February 05, 2024  |  Retail

Returns management platform Loop has introduced new services for merchants and logistics providers. “A series of new features, integrations, and partnerships will enable logistics partners to share enriched data...

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Cleo Launches B2B Platform Extension for Logistics Firms
Cleo Launches B2B Platform Extension for Logistics Firms
February 05, 2024  |  Supply Chain

Cleo has unveiled its latest cloud-based B2B integration platform extension, Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) for Logistics and Transportation. This solution aims to improve supply chains by bringing efficiency, optimization...

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Uber Freight Unveils Scheduling API as Industry Standards Shift
Uber Freight Unveils Scheduling API as Industry Standards Shift
February 05, 2024  |  Shipping

Logistics provider Uber Freight has developed a new scheduling application programming interface (API). The new tool marks the first activation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium’s (SSC) Technical Standard for...

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UPS Volume Pressures Point to Amazon’s Success With Ecosystem Buildout
UPS Volume Pressures Point to Amazon’s Success With Ecosystem Buildout
February 01, 2024  |  Shipping

The pressures confronting UPS may point to wider seismic shifts with eCommerce and the last mile. As the shipping giant gears up for a restructuring and layoffs,...

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FedEx’s eCommerce Battle Hinges on ShopRunner and a ‘Critical Mass’ of Retailers
FedEx’s eCommerce Battle Hinges on ShopRunner and a ‘Critical Mass’ of Retailers
January 31, 2024  |  eCommerce

More than 80 years ago, Winston Churchill said war would be waged on multiple fronts: the beaches, the fields, the streets and in the air....

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UPS Package Volume Drops 7.4% in ‘Difficult and Disappointing’ 2023
UPS Package Volume Drops 7.4% in ‘Difficult and Disappointing’ 2023
January 30, 2024  |  Earnings

UPS is cutting jobs and considering selling one of its businesses as shipping volumes decline. The shipping giant will eliminate 12,000 positions — chiefly full-time and part-time...

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