UPS Deploys Smart Warehouse Tech to Streamline Ecommerce Logistics

UPS Deploys Smart Warehouse Tech to Streamline Ecommerce Logistics

UPS has launched smart warehouse technology to enhance distribution center efficiency and address logistics challenges under e-commerce pressure. Developed in collaboration with Softeon, this technology optimizes workloads, enhances autonomy, and provides customized services to help customers reduce costs, improve service levels, and strengthen supply chain competitiveness. The future of smart warehouses will be increasingly automated, intelligent, and interconnected. This initiative aims to streamline operations and provide a more agile and responsive supply chain solution for businesses facing the demands of modern commerce.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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Pitt Ohio Expands Warehousing in Midatlantic Midwest

Pitt Ohio Expands Warehousing in Midatlantic Midwest

Pitt Ohio has announced the launch of warehousing and distribution services across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. This initiative aims to help customers address supply chain resilience needs by integrating transportation, warehousing, and management. The services encompass project-based work, surge inventory management, and forward stocking solutions. Pitt Ohio also offers customized solutions designed to optimize inventory management, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce operational risks. The new service provides a comprehensive approach to streamlining logistics and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

01/20/2026 Warehousing
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Ecommerce Logistics Firms Adapt to Challenges and Growth

Ecommerce Logistics Firms Adapt to Challenges and Growth

This paper focuses on e-commerce logistics, exploring the current state of the parcel express delivery market, the potential of reverse logistics, and the dynamics of the transportation market. It emphasizes that companies need to embrace challenges and seize opportunities by improving service quality and optimizing operational efficiency in order to stand out in the fierce market competition. The study highlights key strategies for success in the evolving landscape of e-commerce logistics and reverse logistics within the competitive express delivery sector.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Automation Cuts Costs in Logistics Sector

Automation Cuts Costs in Logistics Sector

Facing labor shortages and efficiency challenges, robotic picking wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to significantly reduce labor costs, optimize space utilization, and improve picking efficiency. Through the Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, companies can deploy automation solutions more flexibly, addressing the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry and solving labor shortage issues. This approach allows businesses to scale their operations and adapt to fluctuating demands without significant upfront capital investment, making advanced automation accessible and manageable.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Oracle Cloud SCM Upgrades Logistics for Efficient Supply Chains

Oracle Cloud SCM Upgrades Logistics for Efficient Supply Chains

Oracle introduces new features to Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM Logistics Management, leveraging AI to help businesses improve supply chain efficiency, reduce risks, and enhance customer experiences. The new functionalities include intelligent transportation time and ETA predictions, and a digital assistant. These features aim to optimize both service and cost, emphasizing the integration of a unified platform with emerging technologies. The updates are designed to provide a comprehensive solution for modern supply chain challenges, ultimately leading to better operational performance and improved customer satisfaction.

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AI and Edge Computing Boost Logistics Efficiency

AI and Edge Computing Boost Logistics Efficiency

This webinar explores how AI vision and edge computing are reshaping the logistics industry. AI vision systems empower businesses to achieve intelligent transformation by optimizing workforce management, reducing loading and unloading times, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer service. Industry leaders will share practical case studies demonstrating how to rapidly deploy these solutions and gain real-time insights, helping logistics companies seize opportunities presented by technological change. Learn how to leverage these advancements for a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of logistics.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Lastmile Delivery Costs Challenge Retailers Amid Demand for Speed

Lastmile Delivery Costs Challenge Retailers Amid Demand for Speed

High last-mile delivery costs drive intense logistics competition behind e-commerce's 'free shipping' promise. This article analyzes various delivery models, including 'coopetition,' e-commerce companies building their own logistics networks, and individual operators. It highlights delivery density as crucial for cost reduction and emphasizes the need for shippers to understand their service providers, ultimately responsible for 'free next-day delivery.' Understanding the nuances of these models and focusing on efficiency are key to navigating the challenges of modern e-commerce fulfillment.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Flexport Offers Shortterm Warehousing for Amazon Sellers

Flexport Offers Shortterm Warehousing for Amazon Sellers

Flexport offers short-term warehousing for Amazon-bound goods, enabling sellers to buffer and batch shipments before sending them to Amazon warehouses. This service is charged weekly per pallet, typically for storage periods of no more than a month. Sellers can optimize inventory management, reduce storage costs, and improve supply chain efficiency. For long-term storage needs, third-party logistics providers or Amazon FBA warehouses should be considered. This allows for greater flexibility and control over inventory flow to Amazon.

01/20/2026 Warehousing
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Logistics Industry Shifts Focus from Costcutting to Collaboration

Logistics Industry Shifts Focus from Costcutting to Collaboration

The logistics transportation sector faces challenges where simple cost reduction is no longer effective. This report suggests shifting towards a collaborative and mutually beneficial model, establishing long-term partnerships to navigate market fluctuations, optimize transportation processes, and improve service quality for sustainable supply chain development. Companies need to change their mindset, prioritize communication and trust, share information, and develop long-term plans. This collaborative approach fosters resilience and shared success in the evolving logistics landscape, moving beyond short-term cost-cutting measures.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Trucking Industry Lobbies for Policy Changes in Washington

Trucking Industry Lobbies for Policy Changes in Washington

Led by the National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC), over ten shipper and carrier organizations will hold a lobbying event in Washington D.C. on February 1st. The initiative aims to highlight the importance of the trucking industry to policymakers and advocate for key issues. These include concerns about truck driver hours-of-service regulations, advocating for the expanded use of longer, heavier trucks, and improving the highway system. The goal is to enhance trucking efficiency and safeguard the nation's economic well-being.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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