Amazon Sellers Hit by Black Friday Chaos Deals Axed Brands Dropped

Amazon Sellers Hit by Black Friday Chaos Deals Axed Brands Dropped

During the Amazon Black Friday promotion, sellers encountered issues such as Lightning Deal cancellations and suspension of brand authorization, impacting sales. This article analyzes the reasons behind the Lightning Deal cancellations and explores the impact and potential causes of the brand authorization program's suspension. It emphasizes the importance of compliant operations for sellers on the Amazon platform to avoid such disruptions and maintain stable sales performance during peak seasons.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Updates Seller Capacity Policy Key Strategies to Adapt

Amazon Updates Seller Capacity Policy Key Strategies to Adapt

Amazon's new storage policy might introduce paid storage expansion. This article delves into the details, including the shift from quantity-based to volume-based restrictions, monthly IPI score assessments, and the inclusion of in-transit inventory. It also cautions sellers about the risks of the 'Direct Shipping Policy' and shares tips for expanding storage during peak seasons. The aim is to help sellers effectively address storage challenges while maintaining compliant operations.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Warehouse Dock Scheduling Boosts Peakseason Efficiency

Warehouse Dock Scheduling Boosts Peakseason Efficiency

This paper explores the challenges of warehouse dock scheduling during holidays and proposes solutions including implementing an automated appointment system, optimizing scheduling algorithms, improving information transparency, quantifying dock performance, and maintaining good carrier relationships. By implementing these strategies, warehouses can significantly improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. The focus is on optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays during peak seasons to ensure smooth operations and meet increased demand.

01/16/2026 Warehousing
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Freight Logistics Faces Challenges and Opportunities Alixpartners

Freight Logistics Faces Challenges and Opportunities Alixpartners

AlixPartners' Marc Iampieri provides an in-depth analysis of key factors impacting freight logistics, including peak seasons, consumer preference for home delivery, port labor conditions, interest rate policies, rate pricing, and tariffs. He highlights the importance of supply chain visibility, demand forecasting, risk management, digital transformation, and sustainability. Iampieri also looks ahead to the impact of technological innovation, evolving consumer expectations, and geopolitical events on the industry's future.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Rail Freight Surge Hints at Economic Recovery

US Rail Freight Surge Hints at Economic Recovery

U.S. rail freight volume surged to a near 15-year high, with container transport reaching a 16-year peak. This growth is fueled by the cost advantage of fuel. While metal ores experienced an increase, grain shipments saw a decline. The overall increase in rail freight points towards a potential strengthening of the economy as goods movement picks up pace. The high container volumes suggest robust international trade activity as well.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Prime Day Sales Strategies for Retailers

Amazon Prime Day Sales Strategies for Retailers

This article provides an in-depth analysis of refined operational strategies for Amazon Prime Day, covering key aspects such as keyword ranking optimization, discount settings, advertising budget allocation, keyword matrix construction, review maintenance, and off-site traffic generation. It aims to help sellers prepare thoroughly, seize Prime Day opportunities, and achieve significant sales growth. The strategies discussed are designed to maximize visibility and conversion rates during the peak shopping event.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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The Challenges and Strategies of Electric Heavy-duty Trucks in Winter

The Challenges and Strategies of Electric Heavy-duty Trucks in Winter

The low temperatures in winter significantly affect the range capability of electric heavy trucks. Factors such as reduced battery performance, increased heating energy consumption, and changing road conditions contribute to the overall decrease in range during this season. This issue poses a major obstacle to the promotion of electric heavy trucks, impacting users' economic benefits.

01/20/2025 Logistics
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How Summer Sales Seasons Reshape Retail Supply Chain Strategies

How Summer Sales Seasons Reshape Retail Supply Chain Strategies

This article examines the supply chain challenges faced by retailers during the transition from summer to the holiday shopping season, analyzing the significance of transportation capacity, inventory management, and human resource management. By implementing advanced planning, demand forecasting, and flexible response strategies, retailers can optimize operations and better respond to changes in seasonal demand.

07/24/2025 Logistics
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Uschina Tariff Pause Fuels Shipping Market Rally

Uschina Tariff Pause Fuels Shipping Market Rally

The China-US tariff truce agreement lasting 90 days may stimulate demand in the international shipping market, with projections indicating that US imports could exceed the peak levels seen during the pandemic within the next three months. An increase in shipping rates is becoming a trend, but industry insiders remain cautious about the specific trajectory of freight prices. Major shipping companies are actively preparing for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the market.

08/04/2025 Logistics
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