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KION Group to Acquire Dematic for $2.1 Billion

Dematic Corporation

KION GROUP will become one of the leading global providers of intelligent intralogistics solutions by acquiring Dematic

After deductions for certain liabilities, the KION Group expects the purchase price for the shares to amount to approximately $2.1 billion USD, based on an enterprise value of Dematic of $3.25 billion.

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Are Your Dangerous Goods Shippers Leaving Money on the Table?

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Risk/Compliance

Supply Chain Cyber Risks: What's at Stake for your Business?

Integrating supply chains and systems creates opportunities for cyber criminals to infiltrate systems by penetrating the weakest link

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On the Watch for Rising Warehousing Costs

Warehouses can stem growth in operational costs by staying abreast of market trends and planning for procurement now

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The Rise of E-Commerce, Amazon Challenge Small Business Owners

While 72 percent of small businesses have a company website, only 26 percent are using it for e-commerce

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Metric of the Month: Freight Cost to Operate Outbound Transportation per $1,000 in Revenue

Organizations should look at freight costs to help control the total cost for the outbound transportation process

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E-Commerce Solutions

E-Commerce Growth Slows in Latin America

Online sales in Latin America decelerated compared with 2014 due to the severe economic slump in Brazil

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Risk/Compliance

Modern-Day Slavery: The Repercussions of Globalized Supply Chains

The global effort to mitigate the risk of modern-day slavery in supply chains has been gaining traction

The global anti-slavery movement is continuing to grow and new regions of the world are drafting anti-slavery bills.

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Great Lakes Officials in U.S., Canada Release Plan to Boost Maritime Trade

The $3.8 billion plan is designed to improve maritime transportation systems and make cargo shipping more competitive

Gov. Rick Snyder of Michigan and Premier Kathleen Wynne of Ontario, released the plan on behalf of the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers.

DHL Challenges Smart Minds to Develop Innovative Robotics and Green Solutions

DHL Supply Chain

Visionaries are invited to submit ideas for self-driving delivery carts or sustainable logistics concepts

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Uber for Shipping Startup Roadie Picks Up $15 Million Investment from UPS, Others

Roadie puts unused capacity in passenger vehicles to work by connecting people with stuff to send with drivers heading in the right direction

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E-Commerce Solutions

China to Spend $85.7 Billion on Cross-Border E-Commerce

Online shopping in China increased by more than 70 percent last year, fueled by a higher standard of living

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Risk/Compliance

Norway Adopts World's First Zero-Deforestation Policy

The zero-deforestation policy refers to its procurement of goods, promoting deforestation-free supply chains

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