last mile logistics

E2open acquires Logistyx Technologies for $185M

Supply chain management platform E2open has acquired Logistyx Technologies, a provider of parcel and e-commerce shipping and fulfillment software.

With the acquisition, Austin, Texas-based E2open (NYSE: ETWO) expands its e-commerce and small shipment and parcel capabilities for its customers.

“The demand for e-commerce shipping capabilities continues to grow as companies look for more flexible and cost-effective ways to deliver products to consumers,” Michael Farlekas, CEO of E2open, said in a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/e2open-acquires-logistyx-technologies-for-185m

Project44 expands in Europe, unveils new product offering

Supply chain visibility leader project44 expands in Europe, adds new product offering

Supply chain visibility leader project44 made a ​​trio of announcements on Wednesday, informing customers about a new product focused on providing accurate estimated delivery dates, an expansion in Europe and a new “trade up” policy that will allow companies to switch to the company’s solution for three months free.

With a growing worldwide presence, project44 tracks more than 1 billion shipments per year for some familiar names, including Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Neiman Marcus. The company’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/project44-expands-in-europe-unveils-new-product-offering

E-bike manufacturer Zoomo adds $20M to series B

Zoomo secures additional $20 million in series b funding round

A growing disruptor in the last-mile delivery space, Australian e-bike manufacturer Zoomo announced a $20 million addition to the series B funding round it completed in November, bringing the round’s total to $60 million and the company’s fundraising total to over $100 million.

Zoomo’s electric vehicles, which are geared toward last-mile delivery, are widely used by food and grocery delivery couriers for platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, Domino’s, Gopuff and Jokr. In December, the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/e-bike-manufacturer-zoomo-adds-20m-to-series-b

GSCW chat: Automating the middle and final miles for retailers

GSCW chat: last and middle mile automation for retail supply chains

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Opportunities for automation abound over the middle and last miles

SPEAKER: Sam Saad, VP of strategic initiatives for Gatik

BIO: Saad currently heads up strategic initiatives for Gatik, a company offering AVs for B2B short-haul logistics. He has a 15-year track record of delivering complex projects across diverse sectors. Prior to Gatik, Saad co-founded the Innovation Factory’s Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility, a five-year initiative to accelerate the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-automating-the-middle-and-final-miles-for-retailers

Bringg acquires parcel delivery service Zenkraft

Bringg acquires parcel and returns delivery provider Zenkraft, the leading solution for Salesforce

Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, and retailers are falling in love with logistics and transportation companies. BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, American Eagle Outfitters and Ashley Furniture are just a few of the names that have made recent acquisitions to help them get products to their stores and customers faster, and in as many ways as possible.

But to be able to offer timely delivery options like same-day, next-day and returns, retailers desperately need shipping capacity that can juggle them all. A...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bringg-acquires-parcel-delivery-service-zenkraft

Last-mile SaaS provider FarEye opening US hub in Chicago

FarEye expands U.S. operations for its last mile SaaS platform

In a major expansion, last-mile logistics software-as-a-service provider FarEye announced Monday it will be adding a Chicago office from which it plans to drive half of its global field operations by year’s end. The New Delhi-based company is also deepening its roots in Latin America by investing in a new facility in Mexico.

With its Intelligent Delivery Management Platform, FarEye aims to help brands scale their last-mile delivery networks through a combination of delivery optimization...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/last-mile-saas-provider-fareye-opening-us-hub-in-chicago

Robomart’s store on wheels provides glimpse into retail’s future

Robomart and store-hailing might just be the future of retail delivery

Ali Ahmed drove across the country from New York City to Los Angeles last week, but in spite of the 41-hour, 2,700-mile journey, he didn’t need to stop for food a single time. That’s because he wasn’t driving his own car — instead, he took the company van.

Ahmed is the CEO and co-founder of Robomart, the LA-based company that’s shaking up the food delivery model by bringing the entire store to the customer rather than just a single order. Fresh from demonstrating his company’s Snacks Robomart at...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/robomarts-store-on-wheels-provides-glimpse-into-retails-future

Point Pickup launches GigPoint rewards app

Point Pickup launches a new app, GigPoint, that will help gig workers manage their finances and earn rewards

Point Pickup, the tech-enabled last-mile delivery provider, wants to bring the care economy to the gig economy. The Stamford, Connecticut-based company on Thursday launched GigPoint, a loyalty app aimed toward helping gig workers manage, enjoy and earn more from their work.

The app, which was launched as an invitation-only beta in October, will now be available to Point Pickup’s community of 450,000 gig workers, which the company refers to as flex workers. Through the platform, those workers are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/point-pickup-launches-gigpoint-rewards-app

Commentary: What to look for in a routed delivery provider

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.

Today’s competitive retail landscape makes it imperative for retailers to prioritize the customer experience. With that in mind, delayed delivery schedules, damaged products, cumbersome tracking could turn customers away from your store. This, in turn, will take a toll on customer retention, brand reputation, and revenue.

Whether you’re running an online store or a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/commentary-what-to-look-for-in-a-routed-delivery-provider

Bringg is bringing customization and control to the last mile

Bringg and Blue Yonder are partnering to bring flexibility and customization to the last mile

Fulfillment is to last-mile delivery what Pippen was to Jordan — each needs the other to be successful. If on-time delivery over the last mile is like a clutch Jordan jumper in the fourth quarter, then fulfillment is like Pippen’s quietly steady presence through the first three quarters. Just as that clutch Jordan shot would never happen without Pippen helping keep the team in the game, last-mile delivery would never happen without fulfillment.

But many last-mile delivery services don’t have a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bringg-is-bringing-customization-and-control-to-the-last-mile

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