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FedEx Works to Monetize their Big Data

Logistics Viewpoints

Google and Twitter mainly monetize the data through targeted advertising. The value of the data captured by Google and Twitter has made them the darlings of Wall Street. But it turns out big logistics firms also generate Big Data, and they are also working to monetize this data. We have always been good at capturing data.

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Express Deliveries “Rise Almost 7000% at Christmas” Claims Research

Logistics Business Magazine

The number of requests by customers for express delivery from retailers increases by 6,981% just before Christmas compared with the average for the rest of the year, according to a recently released survey by post-purchase communication specialists parcelLab.

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DHL launches Global Trade Barometer

Logistics Management

Global express delivery and logistics service provider DHL rolled out the inaugural edition of its Global Trade Barometer, which it said is an early indicator for the current state and future development of global trade.

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DHL’s Global Trade Barometer shows gains

Logistics Management

Global express delivery and logistics services provider DHL said this week that the most recent edition of its quarterly Global Trade Barometer continues to trend in the right direction, with various indicators pointing to a strong global trade outlook.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

Alphabet’s Wing tests drone deliveries from shopping center rooftops. Stop & Shop kicks off Express delivery. The companies noted that Express Delivery is aimed at supplementing customers’ weekly grocery shop by offering as fast as 30-minute turnaround when they just need a few items quickly.

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Main Challenges in Same-Day Delivery: Use Technology As Your Ally

3PL Links

Therefore, it is important to be aware of various challenges that could jeopardize operational outcomes and customer satisfaction: Lack of scalability: In order to provide express deliveries, it is necessary to retain the product inventory relatively close to the region covered, or to develop scale power.

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Funding Your Way to a Decarbonized Supply Chain

AIMMS

For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. See how TNT, one of the world’s largest express delivery companies, achieved $260 million in cost savings with AIMMS. As an executive, you need a broad consensus and a firm vision to make radical decisions.