Ryder Acquires Dotcom Distribution

| Mike O'Brien

Ryder Systems Inc. has acquired niche third-party logistics provider Dotcom Distribution, its second such deal this year, boosting its position in health and beauty, cosmetics and fashion and adding the bench strength of a CEO who has been around since the early days of ecommerce.

Hits of the Week 11-11-22

| David Hurwitz

A bit of ground was covered this week in MCM, from a startup nano fulfillment company to a peak holiday season roundup, how Black Friday is becoming Bot Friday and … Continue Reading →

O+F Advisor 11/9/22

| David Hurwitz

The jury is in on performance gains of automation/robotics for ecommerce fulfillment. But what about integration, system lead times and "future proofing" your investment? We cover all that and more … Continue Reading →

Hy-Tek Announces Rebrand

| Patrice Adams

Hy-Tek Material Handling debuts a new look as Hy-Tek Intralogistics, reflecting the company’s growth and new brand promise  COLUMBUS, OH, Nov. 2, 2022 — Hy-Tek Material Handling, a leading full-service … Continue Reading →

CPG and its New Direction: Emerging vs. Legacy Brands

| Karla Crawford Kerr

The CPG industry is evolving faster than ever. Nearly everything about the category has changed, including the way brands develop and bring products to market. Also, inflation puts pressure on marketing budgets, loyalty is weakening and younger consumers have higher expectations and tend to be skeptical of advertising efforts.