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Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce chief, Marc Lore, departs with the company well positioned, but with a mixed bag of results.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, driver medical exams may be missing, according to a watchdog. Plus, freight rates continue their surge and FMCSA plans to study additional sleeper berth flexibility.

Amazon is the first e-commerce company to offer end-to-end logistics.

Recent analysis from Gartner shows retailers with more than 50% of revenue from the online channel have logistics costs as a percentage of sales that are almost double those of their store-focused counterparts.

More people did their holiday shopping online, driving up global e-commerce transactions 24% in December compared to 2019, according to new data.

COVID changed consumer behaviors and the result has been a growing realization the supply chain is no longer proactive but rather reactive to quickly shifting consumer demands.

Dealerships across the nation are already feeling the pressure of low inventory levels. A chip shortage is turning up the heat even more.

As e-commerce continues to surge, consumers are demanding more sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. Reusable packaging solutions and strategic container designs are emerging.

The FAA is adding new experts to its Drone Advisory Committee.

Workhorse Group booked its biggest order for its electric delivery vans, but the deal requires the company to come through on time starting this July — maybe.

Amazon to build three facilities, create 1,500 jobs in San Antonio

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, project44 has secured $100 million in funding; plus, Amazon was forced to close a warehouse days before Christmas because of rising COVID cases and McKesson has started shipping Moderna’s vaccine.

Amazon had to close a facility in New Jersey when the COVID infection rate increased.

Amazon handles two-thirds of its deliveries in-house as of late 2020 — a rapid departure from the mostly outsourced model the company relied on just a few years ago.

A report released by environmental nonprofit Oceana states Amazon produced enough plastic waste last year to encircle the globe 500 times.

The rise of e-commerce demands additional fulfillment space. Here’s a look at the current scope of Amazon’s reign.

Trailers being used as storage at Amazon facility adding to the problem, according to OIG.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, what comes next for Brad Jacobs and XPO? Plus, Transport America positions for the future and U.S. Xpress seeks answers to improving driver efficiency.

Expansion includes an 855,000-square-foot fulfillment center in North Las Vegas.

Walmart ends the minimum order requirement for shipping benefits on Friday.