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UPS Acquires Same-Day SaaS Delivery Management & Orchestration Technology Company Delivery Solutions
The acquisition provides customers access to carrier-independent, same-day delivery with plug-and-play options.
E2open Acquires Global Multi-Carrier Ecommerce Shipping Software Platform Logistyx Technologies
The $185 Million acquisition combines complementary cloud-based solutions and global multi-carrier ecommerce capabilities to E2open’s network and end-to-end supply chain operating platform.
Uber Freight to Acquire Transportation and Logistics Company Transplace for $2.25 Billion
The transaction will create an industry-leading combined Freight Technology Operating System to enable a comprehensive end-to-end shipper-to-carrier solution, unlocking new levels of efficiency and service.
Merger of Best-in-Class Supply Chain Companies PINC, ShipXpress, and RailCarRX
Kaleris creates a supply chain execution platform for industrial and finished goods for shippers and carriers.

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The 2022 Annual State of Supply Management Report
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Preparing your Supply Chain for Mergers and Acquisitions
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Mergers & Acquisitions News

The 2022 Annual State of Supply Management Report
This Verusen annual survey explores supply chain professionals’ current perspectives, activities, and challenges related to the impact of the rapid shift in supply chains and consequent business conditions.

Market Dojo Accelerates Growth with the Completion of Esker Acquiring a Majority Share
British startup Market Dojo revolutionizes procurement standards by offering a 100% cloud eSourcing solution.

UPS Acquires Same-Day SaaS Delivery Management & Orchestration Technology Company Delivery Solutions
The acquisition provides customers access to carrier-independent, same-day delivery with plug-and-play options.

MHS & Fortna to Combine to Create Global eCommerce and Logistics Automation Leader
The combination of MHS’s automation technologies and Fortna’s operational optimization software, in addition to each company’s deep industry partnerships, serves the need for end-to-end solutions in logistics operations.

E2open Acquires Global Multi-Carrier Ecommerce Shipping Software Platform Logistyx Technologies
The $185 Million acquisition combines complementary cloud-based solutions and global multi-carrier ecommerce capabilities to E2open’s network and end-to-end supply chain operating platform.

Uber Freight to Acquire Transportation and Logistics Company Transplace for $2.25 Billion
The transaction will create an industry-leading combined Freight Technology Operating System to enable a comprehensive end-to-end shipper-to-carrier solution, unlocking new levels of efficiency and service.

Merger of Best-in-Class Supply Chain Companies PINC, ShipXpress, and RailCarRX
Kaleris creates a supply chain execution platform for industrial and finished goods for shippers and carriers.

Workplace-Software Providers Kronos and Ultimate Software to Merge in $22B Deal
Kronos and Ultimate Software enter definitive merger agreement creating a company valued at $22 billion, the merger brings together world-renowned best places to work, with plans to add 3,000 employees over three years.

Preparing your Supply Chain for Mergers and Acquisitions
Ensuring business continuity and sustainability in the face of organizational restructuring.

Yusen Logistics UK Acquires Ecommerce Specialist ILG
It is anticipated that the acquisition, which completed on the 1st August 2018, will result in a 12% revenue growth for Yusen Logistics pushing them towards being one of the UK’s top 10 logistics providers.

E2open Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Channel Data Management Leader Zyme
Supply chain management B2B network provider E2open has announced another acquisition, signing a definitive agreement to acquire Zyme, a provider of Channel Data Management software.

Körber Acquires Supply Chain Software Specialists HighJump - Reinforces Its Business Area Logistics
International technology group Körber reinforces its Business Area Logistics Systems with the acquisition of the US-American supply chain software specialists HighJump.

Descartes Acquires MacroPoint
The acquisition of MacroPoint expands Descartes global logistics network connections to over 2 million trucking assets.

Transplace Selects New Equity Partner TPG Capital
TPG Capital and management will acquire Transplace from Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, who joined with Transplace management to acquire the company in 2013, the transaction is expected to close in late-September.

Amazon’s Move to Purchase Whole Foods Is ‘Disruption of Society’
TheStreet's Action Alerts PLUS Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer said Amazon's move to acquire Whole Foods is a disruption of society, "this is what I regard to be a move by Amazon to destroy the margins and own the business of food and groceries in this country," Cramer said.

Toyota Industries Corporation to Acquire Vanderlande for 1.2 billion euros
Acquisition is intended to strengthen TICO's materials handling business and follows the acquisition of Bastion Solutions.

Walmart Announces the Acquisition of ModCloth, a Leading Online Women’s Fashion Retailer
Modcloth, a women’s online fashion retailer known for quirky, indie-inflected clothes, will be acquired by Jet.com, Jet is, in turn, owned by Walmart, the deal is part of an effort to increase Walmart's e-commerce footprint.

E2open Merges with Sales & Operations Planning Leader Steelwedge
E2open and Steelwedge join forces to deliver collaborative sales & operations planning across multi-enterprise business networks, combining leading supply chain operating network and best of breed S&OP solutions.

Speculation that Walmart is in Talks to Buy Online Retailer Jet.com
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is in talks to buy online discount retailer Jet.com Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, in what would mark a disappointing end for one of the most ambitious challengers to Amazon.

Verizon Ends Yahoo Survival Fight With $4.8B Deal
Verizon Communications today agreed to buy Yahoo's core internet business for $4.83 billion, doubling down on its move into internet content and mobile advertising, the Yahoo acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2017 according to Verizon.


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