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Last Mile Delivery

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FedEx Rises on Freight Spinoff’s ‘Compelling’ Valuation Numbers

December 23, 2024
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The trucking industry is still trying to recover from a prolonged freight recession brought on by an excess of capacity that entered the market during the pandemic.


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Optimizing Shipping and Logistics in the E-commerce Era

December 23, 2024
Deborah Surrette, SCB Contributor

Rising costs and labor shortages are making it harder than ever for retailers to meet customer expectations of on-time and affordable shipping.


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Price vs. Speed – The Battle in E-commerce Continues

December 20, 2024
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UPS Capital says merchants “face a delicate balancing act in meeting these consumer demands: providing expedited delivery while managing rising operational costs.”


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Amazon Delivery Workers Strike

December 19, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

Amazon claims it has no obligation to bargain with the workers, because they are employees of companies that Amazon uses to deliver packages to customers.


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How Trucking Companies Can Weather Future Freight Cycles

December 18, 2024
Nick Darman, SCB Contributor

Trucking companies need to invest in the resources that will help them predict and prepare for future recessions, and whatever else may await them in the coming years.


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Canada Moves to Force an End to Postal Strike

December 16, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers denounced the government's order as "trampling on workers’ rights."


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USPS Lowers On-Time Delivery Targets for 2025

December 12, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were critical of DeJoy's plan, pointing to concerns over disproportionate impacts on mail deliveries to rural communities.


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THINK TANK

How Retailers Resolve the Sustainability vs. Cost Dilemma in E-Commerce Home Delivery

December 10, 2024
Johannes Panzer, SCB Contributor

Efforts by retailers and e-commerce brands to implement environmentally friendly home-delivery initiatives are frequently butting up against consumers’ financial constraints. 


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Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades as Trump Eyes EV Plans

December 9, 2024
Bloomberg

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling contracts to electrify the mail delivery fleet.


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Lawsuit Claims Amazon Excluded Low-Income Areas from Prime Deliveries

December 5, 2024
SupplyChainBrain

According to the lawsuit, when customers complained about slower delivery times, Amazon intentionally misled them to believe it was a coincidence.


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Last Mile Delivery

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding last-mile delivery and its impact within global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New services and technologies for last-mile delivery are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using last-mile delivery solutions to power their supply chains.

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