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UPS To Expand ‘My Choice’ And ‘Access Point’ Network For Package Delivery

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E-Commerce Solutions

Google Shopping Express Expands To More Cities, Rebrands As Google Express

The company, which is clearly attempting to combat Amazon Prime, has been busy working out deals with major retailers – especially the brick-and-mortar big box stores that have felt the impacts of Amazon’s e-commerce efforts over the years.

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Software Solutions

Vocollect Names Mountain Leverage ‘TSP Premier’ Partner by Honeywell

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Mountain Leverage LLC, is an independent, U.S.-based solutions provider for supply chain logistics.

New York Gov. Cuomo Tours Power Plug Inc.

During this visit, Cuomo toured the manufacturing facility and then told workers and executives of the dramatic positive impact he expects from the recent 0 percent manufacturing tax for operations in the State of New York.

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Rising Transportation Costs Raise Stakes for Transportation Management

There is more pressure to control transport costs as carrier costs exploded due to a chronic driver shortage

Software Solutions

Canada Proposes National Database For Tracing Livestock

Plans are to use information from industry groups, including the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency, to build a comprehensive database by 2016.

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Featured In Food Logistics: Rising Transportation Costs Raise The Stakes For TMS

Fortunately, new technology, such as the Internet cloud and evolving software and hardware, gives supply chain managers more tools to better manage transport costs.

Online Grocery Sales Expected To Quadruple By 2023

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Currently online grocery store sales account for about 4 percent of market-level spending, but over the next decade it’s expected these sales will account for between 11 percent and 17 percent of the total.

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Hannaford Considers Grocery Pickup Service

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The new “Hannaford-to-Go” is a service that would allow customers to place orders online, employees would then pack their groceries and customers would later visit the store to pick up their groceries at a drive-through.

Whole Foods Market To Introduce Produce Ratings Program To Improve Traceability

The initiative is based on a three-tier ratings system of “good,” “better,” and “best” labels that will be displayed throughout the retailer’s produce department.

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Oracle Logistics’ Director: Freight Tonnage To Grow 23.5% In 10 Years

With the total U.S. freight tonnage expected to grow 23.5 percent in the next 10 years, managers need to determine the most efficient ways to ship orders by deploying the most economical fleet resources.

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Software Solutions

Aljex Software Releases Event Manager To Resolve Shipment Issues

Event Manager allows “flagged” shipments to include contact information and email addresses are automatically pulled in or added, including the dispatcher, shipper, consignee, driver, agent representative, or almost anyone.

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