Retailers Tackle Lastmile Hurdles to Sustain Free Shipping

Retailers Tackle Lastmile Hurdles to Sustain Free Shipping

Collaboration between marketing and supply chain departments is crucial for achieving fast, free delivery. This article explores how to break down departmental silos through data sharing and establishing closed-loop feedback mechanisms to optimize promotional campaigns and enhance customer loyalty and profitability. It discusses aligning marketing strategies with supply chain capabilities to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the article looks ahead to the future trends of intelligent collaboration, highlighting the potential for AI and automation to further streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Barcode Labeling Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency VDC

Barcode Labeling Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency VDC

This webinar focuses on the crucial role of barcode labels in supply chain management. VDC analysts and industry experts will explore how technologies like cloud deployment, dynamic data-driven approaches, and automation can improve barcode label accuracy and consistency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks, ultimately leading to supply chain success. The webinar offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help businesses gain a competitive edge in today's increasingly complex supply chain environment. It will provide actionable strategies for optimizing barcode label implementation for enhanced efficiency and visibility.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Righthand Robotics Rightpick Boosts Ecommerce Fulfillment Efficiency

Righthand Robotics Rightpick Boosts Ecommerce Fulfillment Efficiency

RightHand Robotics introduces RightPick, a hardware and software combined smart picking solution designed to address e-commerce order fulfillment challenges. Powered by machine learning, RightPick can handle thousands of SKUs, reduce operating costs, and improve automation levels. It is suitable for industries such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. This solution marks a new milestone in smart picking technology, leading a new era of intelligent order fulfillment. It offers a flexible and scalable approach to automating the picking process in warehouses and distribution centers.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Warehouse Relocation Boosted by Improved Inventory Labeling

Warehouse Relocation Boosted by Improved Inventory Labeling

This paper focuses on optimizing labels and identification during physical inventory relocation, emphasizing its crucial role in cost reduction and efficiency improvement. Announcing an upcoming webinar, it details strategies for label material selection, value maximization, cost control, data formatting, and installation implementation. The paper also explores perpetual and periodic inventory systems and looks ahead to the potential of warehouse automation technologies to enhance efficiency. This optimization streamlines the relocation process, reduces errors, and ultimately contributes to a more efficient and cost-effective inventory management system.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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6 River Systems Launches Mobile App for Warehouse Efficiency

6 River Systems Launches Mobile App for Warehouse Efficiency

6 River Systems introduces the Mobile Fulfillment APP, designed to expand picking solutions for efficient operations even without robots. Integrated with the FES cloud platform, the APP enables task visualization, route optimization, and inventory management. Suitable for various warehouse scenarios, it represents a significant step in warehouse automation towards flexibility and intelligence. It allows workers to manage tasks and inventory more efficiently, improving overall warehouse productivity and reducing errors. The app's seamless integration with existing systems makes it a versatile solution for modern warehouses.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Rising Customer Demand Challenges

Ecommerce Firms Adapt to Rising Customer Demand Challenges

In the e-commerce era, customer needs are increasingly complex, challenging businesses with fragmented orders, personalized demands, rapid delivery, and free shipping expectations. This report gathers insights from business executives, exploring strategies to effectively address customer-driven complexity and stand out in a competitive market. It discusses optimizing inventory management, applying automation technologies, streamlining processes through lean methodologies, and enhancing customer service levels. The goal is to provide actionable insights for businesses seeking to navigate the challenges of modern e-commerce fulfillment and meet evolving customer demands.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Nextgen Supply Chain 2025 Highlights Future Growth Strategies

Nextgen Supply Chain 2025 Highlights Future Growth Strategies

The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference brings together industry leaders, focusing on key areas such as AI, automation, digital twins, resilience, and sustainability, to discuss supply chain transformation strategies and technology applications. The conference aims to help companies build smarter, more efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains to meet future challenges and achieve growth. It explores how these technologies can be leveraged to optimize operations, enhance visibility, and drive innovation across the entire supply chain ecosystem, ultimately leading to a more competitive and responsible business model.

10/31/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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West Coast Port Labor Talks Progress Easing Long Beach Delays

West Coast Port Labor Talks Progress Easing Long Beach Delays

Labor negotiations on the US West Coast docks have seen a new development. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a tentative agreement on health benefits, offering hope for resolving the long-standing deadlock. However, key issues such as automation, wages, and job security remain unresolved, leaving uncertainty in the negotiation's future. The outcome of these negotiations will have a significant impact on the global supply chain and consumers, making it a situation worth monitoring closely.

01/27/2026 Logistics
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IBM Tech Boosts Supply Chain Resilience for Crises

IBM Tech Boosts Supply Chain Resilience for Crises

An IBM report reveals the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains, emphasizing the importance of building intelligent supply chains using technologies like AI, automation, and blockchain. Businesses need to plan ahead to ensure material supply, build interconnected networks for real-time insights, and embrace emerging technologies to enhance supply chain resilience. IBM offers free supply chain solutions to help businesses address these challenges. The report highlights the need for proactive measures and technological adoption to navigate future disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.

01/26/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Freight Forwarders Face Rising Risks in Global Shipping

Freight Forwarders Face Rising Risks in Global Shipping

This article explores the boundaries of the freight forwarder's liability in international logistics and its relationship with transportation risks. It analyzes the scope of liability under different legal identities and how various business models affect responsibility. The aim is to guide shippers in better managing risks during international goods transportation.

08/04/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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