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U.S. Remains in “No Hire, No Fire” Economy

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Inventory level expansion is up (+2.7) to 58.2, which in turn is pushing up inventory costs (+7.3) to 79.2 and warehousing prices (+3.9) to 72.2.

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Delivery Drones to Disrupt U.S. Logistics Industry by 2028

Delivery drones could play a valuable role in alleviating the stress of driver shortages on the U.S. supply chain.

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Cost, Visibility, Carrier Performance Remain Challenges for Last-Mile Industry

Looking ahead, same-day delivery is projected to grow from 27% of deliveries today to 35% by 2027.

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E-Commerce Solutions

Arrive AI Revolutionizing Package Delivery with AI and Smart Sensors

Arrive AI (formerly known as DroneDek Inc.)

With time-of-flight-equipped Arrive Points, couriers will know in advance which mailboxes hold items and how much truck space is required.

Arrive AI time-of-flight sensor for package delivery technology

GOFO Express Acquires CIRRO Parcel

This strategic unification integrates CIRRO Parcel’s European operational excellence with GOFO Express’ technology-driven U.S. logistics network.

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FirstMile, ACI Logistix, Sendle Merger to Create Dynamic Ecosystem for E-Commerce Shipping

FAST Group will serve the full spectrum of e-commerce shipping, supporting businesses from direct-to-consumer brands to international enterprises.

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How New Tariffs Impact Transportation, Warehousing and Inventory Capacity

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

Markets were down sharply on Aug. 1 as a result of the tariff announcements. The dip may have been somewhat tempered however by the weaker-than-expected job report.

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How Final-Mile Optimization Addresses Today’s Logistics Challenges

As global pressures increase, optimizing the final mile has become a strategic imperative for distributors to remain competitive.

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Fleet Management

Fleets of Tomorrow: Sustainable Technology to Optimize Your Fleet

Benore Logistic Systems Inc.

Overall, there is an option for every application when it comes to integration of alternative fuel vehicles into an existing fleet.

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Data-Driven Strategies to Navigate Peak Season 2025

Here's how shippers can leverage data, technology, and a diversified carrier strategy to optimize costs and build resilience into the network before peak pressure hits.

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Supply Chain Visibility

Forecast for the Holiday Peak Shipping Season: Unpredictable

There is a combination of factors that could make shipping and logistics this holiday season even more challenging and unpredictable than years past.

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Uber Freight Report Details Future of AI in Logistics

More than one-third of the respondents (36%) said they are either “not familiar” or “skeptical” of AI solutions.

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