XPO to drive efficiencies for Waitrose
XPO Logistics, a global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been selected by Waitrose & Partners to operate two key UK distribution hubs on Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
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Spanish antitrust authority investigates Amazon
The CNMC has agreed to open a case to determine if Amazon Spain Fulfilment satisfies the requirements to be considered a postal operator.
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Stamps.com could return to sales growth in 2020
Stamps.com, a provider of postage online and shipping software, has announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
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Covid-19: companies should be continually monitoring and gaining intelligence to ensure their supply chain is robust
Richard Wilding OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield University has noted the importance of collaboration and transparency during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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GMB asks for parliamentary inquiry into Amazon warehouse conditions
Amazon warehouse have been hit by more than 600 serious injuries or near misses in the past three years, a GMB investigation has found.
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NIPOST to accelerate e-commerce
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on an e-fulfilment centre for e-services, e-commerce, e-governance and e-agriculture, reports Vanguard.
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InPost research: shoppers prefer convenience to speed
Research conducted by YouGov for parcel locker provider InPost, has revealed that almost a fifth (17%) say they never needed an item quickly, suggesting the logistics industry’s pursuit of speed may be pre-emptive rather than driven by consumer demand.
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Finnish retailers launch parcel lockers with integrated cold storage
Parcel service Smartmile, Konecranes Agilon and K Group, one of the largest retail chains in Finland have launched the first robotic parcel machines which combine storage at room and refrigerator temperatures.
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