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Size Does Matter: Wing Reveils New Delivery Drones

Logistics Matter

In the case of package deliveries by drone size definitely matters. That is why drone delivery company WING presented various new prototypes of their drone. A Drone for Every Package Drone delivery is really taking off in some areas around the world. Sometimes size does matter.

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MHI Annual Conference: Drone Applications in Supply Chain Beyond Package Delivery

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"Commercial Drone Interest is Exploding, While Applications Inside and Outside the DC Are Here Now, before Package Delivery". That was a part of the message during a couple of drone related presentations at last week's MHI Annual Conference near Tucson, AZ. -- SCDigest Editorial Staff. It wasn't different at the MHI Annual.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Speaking of UPS and the holiday season , like every other logistics provider and retailer, the company is gearing up for the end of year rush. Walmart has been expanding its delivery partner network, with an eye to expediting deliveries and improving customer satisfaction.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 16-20, 2017)

Talking Logistics

during my three presentations. I even participated in a Facebook Live interview following my keynote presentation: Exhausting, yes, but also a great learning and networking opportunity. Delivery by rocket could change the game for UPS, FedEx (CNBC). 36: the number of hours I spent on the ground in Chile.

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

Penske Move Ahead

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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Penske Sleigh Brings Christmas Cheer to Military Families in the Carolinas

Penske Move Ahead

Four Penske rental trucks armed with Santa's helpers visited military families across North Carolina today, bringing presents and a much-needed dose of Christmas cheer. The first care package delivery was in 2010 to celebrate military spouses. With more trucks, SMF needed more drivers to help Santa make deliveries.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day Celebrates Service on the Homefront

Penske Move Ahead

For more than a decade, SMF has thanked wives and husbands by presenting them with care packages filled with gifts and a hand-written thank you note in appreciation for their service on the home front. The first care package delivery was in 2010. We are doing a drive-up as opposed to a party."