Today’s pickup: Amazon’s war of attrition; the most badassed trade show in the supply chain
Smiley declares war…again.
Smiley declares war…again.
No stakeholder will be spared the consequences of the move.
Amazon could build a zero-margin equivalent of C.H. Robinson inside the ‘shipping costs’ line on its P&L without anyone noticing.
Amazon could build a zero-margin equivalent of C.H. Robinson inside the ‘shipping costs’ line on its P&L without anyone noticing.
Company about to move the delivery cheese again.
Centers set for redesign for different inventory.
Company was solid parcel player in the Northeast for decades.
Garage becomes another 21st century delivery node.
In his first FreightWaves article, market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about logistics network optimization. He explains how new technology, venture capital money and changing market conditions have converged to open up new opportunities across the global supply chain.
Amazon.com, Inc.’s volumes are so immense that the company has pitched tents to support its deliveries.
Amazon bowing out of China; U.S. doubles oil exports in 2018; electric scooters bite into dockless bike sharing market.
Only one more local needs to ratify for national contract to take effect.
Amazon’s outsize presence in Seattle has yet to translate into a new wave of start-ups but that is expected to change as the tech giant’s relationship with the city enters a new phase and the region’s venture capital ecosystem matures.
Company expects to pass on lower costs to shippers.
Isuzu with partners Supreme and Delivery Concepts have introduced a truck body designed for craft brewers, complete with taps. Plus, ports seek alternative fuels, concerns over fracking, and Walmart pressures suppliers.
Washington Auto Show policy discussion reveals states moving on electric and automated vehicles as feds struggle to keep up.
The last mile has become first priority.
The industry’s hottest conference will only get hotter.
The final-mile’s future lies with heavy goods
Move seen as another effort to position Amazon as competition to incumbents.