Lastmile Logistics Struggles to Balance Automation and Human Roles

Lastmile Logistics Struggles to Balance Automation and Human Roles

The latest episode of the 'Logistics Management' podcast explores how automation, intelligent dispatch, and digital transformation are reshaping last-mile delivery. By balancing technological innovation with human expertise, logistics companies can optimize customer satisfaction, cost reduction, and efficiency. Technology providers like CXT Software are helping logistics companies achieve operational excellence and embrace the future of last-mile logistics.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Fedex Pilot Deal Signals 2025 Supply Chain Challenges

Fedex Pilot Deal Signals 2025 Supply Chain Challenges

The logistics industry faces a 'roller coaster' of challenges in 2025, including persistent volatility, policy shifts, and uneven demand. The FedEx pilot agreement may signal underlying industry changes. Companies must embrace digital transformation, build resilient supply chains, and strengthen risk management to seize opportunities amidst the uncertainty. Success hinges on adaptability and proactive strategies to navigate the evolving landscape.

12/31/2025 Logistics
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Walmarts Ontime Delivery Rules Test Suppliers

Walmarts Ontime Delivery Rules Test Suppliers

Walmart's new 'On-Time Delivery' rules place higher demands on suppliers, shortening delivery windows and increasing compliance rates. To meet these challenges, suppliers need to optimize their supply chain network, improve forecasting capabilities, strengthen supplier collaboration, embrace digital transformation, and flexibly adjust MABD (Make-to-Availability-Date). By turning pressure into motivation, they can improve operational efficiency and competitiveness.

01/21/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Panama Canal Drought Drives Global Logistics Overhaul

Panama Canal Drought Drives Global Logistics Overhaul

The Panama Canal drought is impacting global logistics, presenting numerous challenges for the logistics industry in 2025. Companies should diversify transportation routes, optimize inventory management, strengthen supply chain collaboration, embrace digital transformation, and enhance supply chain resilience. Building a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable logistics supply chain is crucial to navigate these disruptions and ensure business continuity.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Project44 Mercurygate Integration Enhances Multimodal Logistics

Project44 Mercurygate Integration Enhances Multimodal Logistics

Project44's deep integration with MercuryGate TMS creates a one-stop multimodal transportation solution. By combining automation capabilities and end-to-end visibility, this integration provides businesses with comprehensive lifecycle management covering both full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. This reduces management costs, improves productivity and efficiency, and enables digital transformation of the supply chain.

01/22/2026 Logistics
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Freight Forwarding Experts Share Customs Clearance Tips

Freight Forwarding Experts Share Customs Clearance Tips

Experienced freight forwarder Zany312 shares practical experience in customs declaration amendment, dealing with cut-off times, handling vessel delays, and responding to customs inspections. This helps you mitigate freight forwarding risks and improve efficiency. Key points include: mandatory amendment for incorrect transshipment port codes; MSK's 48-hour strategy before cut-off; flexible HBL schedule modification; methods for correcting data inconsistencies; and on-site operation of MSK booking space. Learn practical tips to navigate challenges in freight forwarding and ensure smooth operations.

08/22/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Global Firms Face Risks in Commercial Agency Deals

Global Firms Face Risks in Commercial Agency Deals

This article delves into the concept of commercial agency in international trade, highlighting its essence as a consignment model and emphasizing the importance of agency agreements. It also identifies potential risks associated with commercial agency and provides recommendations for mitigating them. The aim is to help businesses better leverage commercial agency to expand into overseas markets. Understanding the nuances of agency agreements and potential liabilities is crucial for successful international expansion. This analysis offers valuable insights for companies considering this strategy.

09/26/2025 International Settlement
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Ecommerce Logistics Direct Shipping Vs Overseas Warehouses

Ecommerce Logistics Direct Shipping Vs Overseas Warehouses

This paper analyzes the core advantages and disadvantages of direct mail and overseas warehouse models in cross-border e-commerce logistics, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decision-making. Direct mail is flexible, suitable for testing the waters and niche products. Overseas warehouses are efficient, benefiting standardized products and in-depth market cultivation. Sellers are advised to comprehensively consider product characteristics, financial strength, and market demand to choose the most appropriate logistics strategy and leverage digital tools to optimize costs.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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GXO Logistics Acquires Wincanton to Expand Global Operations

GXO Logistics Acquires Wincanton to Expand Global Operations

GXO Logistics has successfully acquired Wincanton, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. This acquisition strengthens GXO's leading position in the European market and enables it to provide customers worldwide with superior and more efficient supply chain solutions. By integrating Wincanton's valuable resources, GXO Logistics is poised to achieve greater breakthroughs in the global supply chain sector. The combined entity will offer enhanced capabilities and a wider range of services to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

11/03/2025 Logistics
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Flexport Founder Joins Founders Fund to Boost Logistics Tech

Flexport Founder Joins Founders Fund to Boost Logistics Tech

Flexport founder Ryan Petersen has joined Founders Fund as a partner while continuing to serve as Executive Chairman of Flexport. This move aims to support the company's long-term growth and foster innovation in logistics technology. Petersen's dual role allows him to leverage his expertise in both venture capital and the logistics industry, benefiting both Founders Fund's investment strategy and Flexport's strategic direction. This partnership signals a strong commitment to advancing the future of global trade and supply chain solutions.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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