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Weekly Newsletter

Monday, September 21, 2026

Features of the week

Mail Boxes Etc. Unveils MBE eCommercePlus to Simplify the Future of E-commerce Logistics

A flexible logistics ecosystem combines automation, fulfillment, shipping, returns, and personalized support to help online businesses manage growth Barcelona, Spain, 16 September 2026 – As e-commerce continues to expand, businesses are dealing with more orders, multiple delivery requirements, inventory challenges,...

NextSmartShip Makes Temu Order Fulfillment Faster and Smarter for U.S. Sellers

New integration connects Temu stores with automated fulfillment, AI-powered shipping routes, and a global warehouse network to help online sellers manage orders and grow more efficiently Los Angeles, California, 9 September 2026 – As online shopping continues to grow, sellers...

COSCO Scrutiny Puts New Pressure on America’s Agricultural Supply Chain

Growing concerns around a major global shipping company could create fresh challenges for farmers, exporters, and the movement of U.S. agricultural goods Washington, D.C., 2 September 2026 – The global shipping industry is facing renewed attention as concerns surrounding COSCO...

USPS Holiday Shipping Costs Set to Rise Temporarily in 2026

Seasonal price changes will affect major package services from October 4 through January 17, giving businesses and consumers a reason to plan holiday shipments early Washington, 26 August 2026 – The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for the busiest shipping...

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Before the Machine: Why Understanding The Skin Must Come First

In my nearly 50 years of working hands-on with skin, I’ve seen extraordinary changes in the beauty and skincare industry. We have more sophisticated equipment, more procedures, more products and more information available to us than ever before. So much...

The “Unpickable” Paradox

How Tackling Warehouse Edge Cases Unlocks Superior ROI in Autonomous Logistics. The long-term return on investment for warehouse automation depends heavily on a system's ability to processcomplex, non-standard inventory. This article examines why solving edge cases through closed-loop tactile sensing...

Piece-Picking Robots After the Digital Omnibus: Which Rulebook Now Applies

Piece-picking systems no longer handle only pre-taught items but mixed and unfamiliar ones, which means they learn from what they encounter. And they increasingly work in aisles alongside people rather than behind a guard. Until July, a system of that...

You Don’t Need More Robots—Just More From Them

After a stagnant year in 2025, AGV and AMR demand is rebounding. Research from STIQ Ltd indicates manufacturers are showing renewed interest in investing in AGVs and AMRs. This investment, however, comes with risk. AGVs and AMRs often fall short...