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Next In E-Commerce: Parcel without the parcels
October 11, 2021
The convenience of getting products delivered quickly will be greatly enhanced by the ideal of supporting local businesses and workers like Sam.
Transport partnerships have never been more vital in the cold chain
September 7, 2021
While most of the focus on cold chain logistics has been primarily on pharma and medical goods during the ongoing pandemic, the food logistics industry is also under enormous pressure and scrutiny.
Amazon formally launches new Northern Kentucky air cargo hub
August 12, 2021
Amazon has been planning and building out operations for this $1.5 billion investment over the last four years, and it said that this hub will serve as the central hub for the for the Amazon Air U.S. cargo network, “facilitating the rapid transport of customer packages across the country. And it added that this investment will result in creating 2,000 jobs, for people from various backgrounds, for positions involving load planning, management of package sortation, and robotics technology.
LM Podcast Series: Looking at the E-commerce Supply Chain with Rick Watson
June 24, 2021
During this podcast, Rick Watson, Founder and CEO, RMW Commerce Consulting, discusses the ongoing emergence of Amazon as a competitive threat to the parcel duopoly of UPS and FedEx; Peak Season prospects; the impact of the e-commerce supply chain on all aspects of logistics; and pricing and service levels, among other topics.
Antitrust Bill Could Drive Amazon to Sell Logistics Division
June 22, 2021
The logistics industry could see a significant shakeup, as congresswoman Pramila Jayapal proposes new legislation focused on antitrust and accountability for anti-competitive practices.
Amazon in Talks to Buy Stake in AI Truck-Driving Startup Plus
June 21, 2021
Amazon reportedly has placed an order for 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving truck technology startup Plus and is in talks to buy a stake of as much as 20%.
Walmart Strengthening Partnership with On-Demand Drone Delivery Startup DroneUp
June 18, 2021
Retail behemoth Walmart is strengthening its partnership with the on-demand drone delivery startup DroneUp in an effort to speed delivery and meet increasing consumer demand to have goods delivered to their doorstep.
Is Amazon Within Striking Distance of UPS, FedEx, and USPS to Become a National Parcel Carrier?
June 4, 2021
Hear from a panel of ProShip shipping experts on the impending logistical complexities from Amazon’s progression to offer delivery services and to potentially compete with UPS, FedEx, and USPS.
Amazon Order Management Explained plus 9 Best Solutions
May 11, 2021
The extensive size and popularity of Amazon’s marketplace pose unique challenges for its many merchants, from attracting customers and securing conversions, to fulfilling orders and managing your bottom line.
Q&A: Rick Watson, Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting
May 11, 2021
Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Rick Watson, Founder and CEO of New York-based RMW Commerce Consulting. Watson provided Berman with an overview of his views on the highly-competitive e-commerce logistics sector, how Amazon is standing out compared to the duopoly of UPS and FedEx and what shippers may be in store for in regards to the 2021 Peak Season.
Amazon One Will Be Added To Seven Additional Whole Foods Market Stores in the Seattle Area
April 22, 2021
Amazon One, which uses the palm of your hand to identify you, using a combination of surface-area details like lines and ridges, alongside vein patterns to create a “palm signature” continues expansion, now available as a contactless payment option at various Whole Foods Market stores in Seattle.
Ecommerce Merchants are Revamping Returns & Reverse Logistics in 2021
March 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic-fueled surge in ecommerce creates a growing challenge related to the age-old issue of returns.
Amazon’s Last Mile MIT CTL Routing Research Challenge
February 22, 2021
The primary goal of the Last Mile Routing Research Challenge is to encourage participants to develop innovative approaches leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and other non-conventional methods to produce solutions to the route sequencing problem.
Primed & Positioned: Strategic Moves by Amazon Air
February 16, 2021
This independently produced brief offers an overview of Amazon Air’s evolving orientation between September 2020 and February 2021.
Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO
February 3, 2021
Amazon said Jeff Bezos will transition to the role of Executive Chair in the third quarter of 2021 and Andy Jassy will become Chief Executive Officer at that time.