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Shein is expanding its logistics presence in Poland, expanding its European fulfillment network and making the country a central hub for its e-commerce operations across the region. What’s Related The company has been building out its footprint near WrocĹ‚aw over the past several years. Shein first leased space at the GLP WrocĹ‚aw V logistics park […]
The U.S. Postal Service plans to open up access to its last-mile delivery network, a move that could give shippers new ways to reach customers faster while creating a new revenue stream for USPS. What’s Related Under the plan, USPS will allow shippers to bid for access to more than 18,000 delivery destination units, or […]
Zebra Technologies plans to exit its robotics automation business, marking the end of the company’s push into warehouse mobile robots following its 2021 acquisition of Fetch Robotics. What’s Related The decision was disclosed in its December SEC filing. Zebra said it intends to dispose of or wind down the robotics automation unit, which includes autonomous mobile […]
IFS has agreed to acquire warehouse software company Softeon, pushing the industrial software provider further into warehouse and fulfillment operations. What’s Related The deal brings Softeon’s warehouse management, warehouse execution, and distributed order management software into IFS’s platform. IFS said the acquisition helps connect factory operations more closely with warehouse and distribution work, as companies deal […]
PSS Distribution Services is a 3PL provider offering full-service warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment solutions. With over 1.8 million square feet of FDA-registered, food-grade space, PSS specializes in consumer-packaged goods, food and beverage, and temperature-sensitive inventory. Their integrated services, including cross-docking, pick and pack, value-added packaging, and transportation management, enable faster delivery and reduced logistics costs. […]
We’ve all gone through phases in our lives. Some last longer than others. Some are unfortunate, like that mustache you thought you could pull off. Some of them sound like fun but turn out to be a bit trickier than you thought, like the time you thought it would be fun to be a cave […]
Major parcel carriers are holding up well during the early holiday rush, even as shipping volumes jump sharply. What’s Related New data from ShipMatrix shows FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service delivered the vast majority of packages on time during the first week of December, a key stretch for holiday shopping. The analysis looked […]
New York sued UPS on Monday, accusing the delivery giant of underpaying thousands of seasonal holiday workers during the busiest time of the year. What’s Related Attorney General Letitia James filed the lawsuit, claiming UPS did not pay workers for all the time they spent on the job. That includes time spent waiting to clock […]
AI is everywhere you look, but the real challenge for supply chain leaders is understanding how to apply it effectively in warehouse operations. That’s where a well-designed AI framework becomes critical. It should help accelerate deployment through intelligent setup workflows, enhance operational performance with real-time decision-making, and help future-proof your strategy by tapping into the […]
