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Behind the Hidden Complexity of E-Commerce Fulfillment

DHL Supply Chain

E-commerce and multi-channel distribution bring a host of new challenges to the supply chain. Mastering the complexity of fulfillment is key to capitalizing on the growth opportunities e-commerce presents.

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Walmart Fires Back at Amazon, Offers Next-Day Delivery

Walmart will begin offering one-day delivery to customers in Phoenix, Las Vegas and Southern California, with plans to expand to 75 percent of American consumers by the end of 2019.

Walmart

Sourcing & Procurement

E2open and Amber Road Announce Definitive Acquisition Agreement

E2open has acquired Amber Road in an all-cash transaction valued at $425 million.

E2open

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Within the Supply Chain

Managing a supply chain where there’s no excess and also great shipping speed is a very fine line, but there are artificial intelligence solutions to help improve operations.

Artificial Intelligence Code Codes 34676

Redwood Logistics Acquires Eminent Global Logistics

Redwood Logistics

The addition of Eminent grows Redwood's current technology integration and consulting services platform through broader system expertise.

Redwood

Walmart on Track to Reduce 1 Billion Metric Tons of Emission from Global Supply Chains

Walmart's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report details on the company's goals, progress and achievements for fiscal year 2019.

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More Than Just Hype: 4 Ways to Use AI to Optimize Supply Chains

Supply chains are rapidly becoming digitized, though, they’re not yet as advanced as they could be.

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Warehousing Hiring Grows as E-Commerce Surges

Warehouse hires increased in April as e-commerce continues to grow.

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Software & Technology

UPS to Build on Smart Logistics by Using Google Cloud

United Parcel Service (UPS)

Google Cloud will help UPS efficiently deliver more packages.

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Sourcing & Procurement

Number of Purchase Orders Processed Per Procurement FTE

Staff productivity is an important factor in determining the performance of procurement.

Number of Purchase Orders Processed per Procurement FTE (Figure 1)

Sourcing & Procurement

WiseTech Global Acquires Messaging Solutions Provider Xware

The acquisition will enhance WiseTech's messaging gateway and ensure it has greater control over future development.

Wisetech

Risk/Compliance

Amazon's Move to One-Day Shipping Concerns Labor Unions

Amazon announced last week that it will offer free one-day shipping to its Prime members, and while some are jumping at the chance for even faster shipping, labor unions are reportedly concerned for the company's employees.

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