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Consumers Will Send Back 1.9 Million Packages this Returns Day

UPS is predicting a seventh consecutive record-breaking National Returns Day as consumers send back holiday orders.

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3PLs Make the Supply Chain Go Round

Here are a few areas where 3PLs can really drive value as a core business partner and help you build a smarter supply chain.

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Congress Wants $30 Million to Attract Workers to Transportation Industry

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

Three members of Congress have proposed $30 million for an ad campaigns over six years to raise awareness about careers in transportation — including the trucking industry — while promoting diversity in the workforce

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Sourcing & Procurement

Shipwell Raises $35 Million to Put Supply Chains in a Single Pane of Glass

Shipwell plans to use the funds to expand employee headcount and open its second office in Chicago in 2020.

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On-Demand Warehousing Service Warehouwz Teams Up with Estes Express to Maximize Value in the Supply Chain

Warehowz, an online platform for on-demand warehousing and services, and Estes Express have teamed up to maximize value to clients in the supply chain sector.

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Changing Over Your 3PL?

Make people, process and technology the focal point for a smooth transition to a new 3PL.

Transportation

3PL Central Releases Small Parcel Shipping Suite

Extensiv (formerly known as 3PL Central)

Functional enhancements to the small parcel shipping suite have significantly reduced manual labor, with customers reporting a 75% reduction to previous shipping workflows.

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Sourcing & Procurement

DHL Report Shows Companies Falling Short on E-Commerce Implementation

DHL Supply Chain

Companies recognize importance of e-commerce in report, but slow on implementing strategies

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WESCO to Use Descartes Route Planning

Descartes Systems Group

The advanced supply chain and logistics services company will add cloud-based routing.

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Emerging Technologies

Blockchain Firm Diginex Set to Go Public

With an apparent merger with 8i Enterprises, the company would achieve a backdoor listing on Nasdaq

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Shopify Announces Its Own Fulfillment Network

New platform will allow Shopify to make fulfillment centers available to wide variety of platform users

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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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