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Amazon operations review: orders, ads, inventory on the same basis
Separate order, refund, ad, and inventory granularity, then use traceable formulas to calculate ACOS, TACOS, refunds, and coverage days, forming pending actions that do not auto-modify accounts.
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eBay Seller Center
eBay Seller Center covers listing, logistics and ads; features vary by site and account.
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Shopee cross-border learning
Shopee Chinese cross-border learning center for onboarding, rules, local fulfillment, promotion and finance basics.
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The Small Bottleneck with a Big Impact: Why Automating Box Opening Could Be the Next Frontier in Warehouse Productivity
When supply chain leaders discuss warehouse automation, the conversation typically centers on high-profile technologies. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotic picking, sortation systems, ar
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/21/2026, 03:05Partner of Choice: Why the Best Shipper-Carrier Relationships Now Go Beyond Shipper of Choice
Tender rejections are 2.5x last year and contract rates are up 18%. SONAR's new sitrep shows how shippers go from shipper of choice to partner of choice. The post Partner of Choice: Why the Best Shipper-Carrier Relationships Now Go Beyond S
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 02:53Reefer Truckload Rejections Soar: 1 in 5 Loads Rejected Nationally
The freight market is seeing fluctuating volumes and steady tender rejections, with a particular spotlight on the refrigerated sector. Learn why 1 in 5 reefer loads are being rejected nationally, and how rising diesel costs and fall harvest
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 01:56Bot Auto’s Secret to an Affordable Future
Bot Auto’s President & COO, Brett Suma, explains how their unique foundational model and advanced software, developed by an AI-first team, slashed the cost of autonomous driving systems to just $50,000 per truck. This capital-efficient appr
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 01:55Diesel Prices: Up, Down, or Stuck?
FreightWaves editor-at-large John Kingston breaks down the latest diesel price trends and the bombshell $700M nuclear verdict against CH Robinson. Discover what this ruling means for freight brokers and the entire trucking industry, plus in
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 01:53The Decision Bottleneck Is Becoming a Logistics Capacity Constraint
Decision speed matters because logistics capacity can be constrained by queues of unresolved choices just as surely as by a shortage of trucks, doors, labor, or inventory. The important mechanism is the decision bottleneck: work waits while
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/21/2026, 01:30Time-definite ocean delivery? Container ship completes new Arctic route trial
South Korea’s Arctic shipping trial demonstrated a faster Europe route, but commercial viability remains uncertain. The post Time-definite ocean delivery? Container ship completes new Arctic route trial appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 01:00US semiconductor supply chain relies on vulnerable, hidden inputs
To guard against disruptions, the Semiconductor Industry Association called for closer government-industry collaboration to address targets for onshoring and stockpiling.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/21/2026, 00:55Heartland Express sees earnings turnaround in Q3
For the first time since 2023, truckload carrier Heartland Express achieved a net profit that was not driven by large gains from selling equipment and terminals. The post Heartland Express sees earnings turnaround in Q3 appeared first on Fr
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 00:32World’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk ship completes sea trials
Completion of sea trials marks a milestone in commercial deploying of alternative fuels for ocean shipping. The post World’s first ammonia-powered dry bulk ship completes sea trials appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 00:30Benchmark diesel price up as market takes a short breather
After months of volatility, the diesel market going into Tuesday appeared to have calmed down, at least for now. The day also featured the release of the weekly benchmark diesel price from the Department of Energy/Energy Information Adminis
FreightWaves · Published 10/21/2026, 00:10How new capacity is raising rates in chaotic ocean market
Container rates rise as the Red Sea return threatens to worsen oversupply in 2027. The post How new capacity is raising rates in chaotic ocean market appeared first on FreightWaves.
FreightWaves · Published 10/20/2026, 22:58Texas sues Nestlé’s Gerber over alleged heavy metals in baby food
Gerber says it employs “careful ingredient sourcing, supplier requirements, testing and quality controls" to reduce heavy metal levels in its products.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/20/2026, 22:48Chocolate maker signs $6.6M sale-leaseback deal for warehouse site
The deal for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's Colorado facility, which also houses production operations and the company's headquarters, aims to cut existing debt.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/20/2026, 22:39Freight broker Fura’s latest deal adds $30M in revenue
Freight broker Fura has acquired Road Dog Logistics, a truckload brokerage, expanding Fura's platform with an estimated $30 million in additional revenue. The post Freight broker Fura’s latest deal adds $30M in revenue appeared first on Fre
FreightWaves · Published 10/20/2026, 22:21How Whataburger’s CSCO diversified suppliers to curb inflation — and fought fires along the way
The burger chain has worked to diversify its partner network, as well as tackle the rising cost of beef and diesel fuel.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/20/2026, 22:16Nuclear-Powered Car Carriers Face a Reality Test
Hyundai Glovis and Liberty Global Logistics are studying nuclear-powered car carriers, but commercial approval, port access and costs remain unanswered. The post Nuclear-Powered Car Carriers Face a Reality Test appeared first on Logistics V
Logistics Viewpoints · Published 10/20/2026, 22:09CargoAi launches new business intelligence tool
CargoAi has added a new business intelligence tool to bring together various features in a single dashboard. The tech firm said its CargoMART Strategic Hub allows decisions made at headquarters to feed through to local teams when searching
Air Cargo News · Published 10/20/2026, 22:06Bluffworks targets lower fulfillment costs after provider switch
The travel apparel brand’s CEO spoke to Supply Chain Dive on making the switch to Cart.com after invoicing failures from its previous fulfillment partner.
Supply Chain Dive · Published 10/20/2026, 21:57Truck safety blitzes uncover hundreds of violations across US
State and federal authorities from California to North Dakota reported hundreds of violations and out-of-service orders in recent CDL enforcement operations. The post Truck safety blitzes uncover hundreds of violations across US appeared fi
FreightWaves · Published 10/20/2026, 21:50APM Terminals to lose control of Salalah transhipment hub in 2028
APM Terminals is facing the prospect of losing control of the Omani deepsea transhipment hub of Salalah. Salalah Port Service Company announced it had “received formal notification from the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Informat
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 20:28New mining operations unearth opportunities for logistics in Africa
Mining developments in sub-Saharan Africa are boosting the continent’s infrastructure, which supply chain operators have been crying out for, but significant gaps remain. Data from the OECD shows more than $155bn will be required for upgrad
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 20:09Dray Dog-CargoWise link-up will automate port bookings for drayage
WiseTech Global has integrated its CargoWise Landside transport management systems (TMS) with marine terminal appointment software provider Dray Dog, enabling US drayage operators to automate port bookings and reduce manual data entry. The
The Loadstar · Published 10/20/2026, 19:47Daimler Is Building Autonomy Into The Truck At The Factory, And Leaving The Software Choice Open
One of the quieter but more consequential points to come out of a recent candid session with Daimler Truck leadership had nothing to do with financing or freight rates and everything to do with how the trucks themselves are being built righ
FreightWaves · Published 10/20/2026, 19:44
