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This Week in Logistics News (July 9 – 15)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news: Alphabet’s Wing Develops Fleet of New Drones for More Efficient Package Delivery. Walmart to order 4,500 Canoo EVs for last-mile delivery. But Wing is developing a robust R&D pipeline so the company can be prepared with a bunch of different aircraft that can meet different use cases.

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Should You Use Google Maps for Trucks?

WorkWave

Driving a truck isn’t the same as driving a regular delivery vehicle. Routing is vital for transporting goods long distances. Bad route planning means delayed deliveries, higher maintenance fees, and even the difference between success and failure. Time To Read: 6 minutes. Does Google Maps Make Sense For Truckers?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 17-21, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Oracle Warehouse Management Cloud Update Helps Businesses Scale Logistics to Meet Multi-Channel Demand. MacroPoint Announces Platform Integration with JDA Transportation Management Solution. UPS Installs Beacons On Package Cars To Improve Loading Accuracy. Logistics Platform Haven Sets Sights on SAP with Launch of Haven TMS.

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Penske Logistics Presents 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing

Penske Move Ahead

A key complaint among consumers who choose home or office delivery is that packages become lost more frequently. Within the last mile of the supply chain, defined as the final steps of package delivery to a person’s home or business, exists an undervalued concept known as the last yard.

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Supply chain technologies highlight findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study – Canadian Shipper

247 Customs Broker

A key complaint among consumers who choose home or office delivery is that packages become lost more frequently. Within the last mile of the supply chain, defined as the final steps of package delivery to a person’s home or business, exists an undervalued concept known as the last yard.

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Visibility-Driven Workflow for Transportation Execution

Talking Logistics

How can we convert greater visibility into sustainable business value, especially in light of today’s increasing transportation costs and more demanding customer expectations? If you can track an Uber driver or an Amazon package delivery on your smartphone, why can’t supply chain visibility be just as easy?

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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns. or UPS Inc. The company said service will not be impacted by the hub’s closure.