FourKites partnered with FedEx to build intelligent supply chain platform

Supply Chain
Written By Rick Watson

FourKites X will aim to help large shippers and logistics providers with features like dynamic planning, real-time visibility, proactive alerts and supply chain optimization insights.

FourKites has what’s called a supply chain intelligence platform whose goal is to increase the visibility and efficiency of its supply chain customers.  While it’s  entirely possible this is the prelude to an acquisition, FourKites has already raised a lot of money.  It’s entirely possible FedEx traded some investment for roadmap features in this case if they are a key vendor in the future.

FreightWaves: FedEx invests in FourKites to build intelligent supply chain platform

Rick Watson

Rick Watson founded RMW Commerce Consulting after spending 20+ years as a technology entrepreneur and operator exclusively in the eCommerce industry with companies like ChannelAdvisor, BarnesandNoble.com, Merchantry, and Pitney Bowes.

Watson’s work today is centered on supporting investors and management teams incubating and growing direct-to-consumer businesses. Most recently, in partnership with WHP Global, Rick was a critical resource in architecting the WHP+ platform, a new turnkey direct to consumer digital e-commerce platform that powers AnneKlein.com and JosephAbboud.com.

Watson also hosts a weekly podcast, Watson Weekly, where he shares an unbiased, unfiltered expert take on the retail sector’s biggest players.

In the past year alone, Rick has spoken at many in-person and virtual events as well as podcasts on topics ranging from retail/ecom to supply chain/logistics and even digital grocery including CommerceNext IRL, ASCM Connect, and Retail Innovation Conference.

https://www.rmwcommerce.com/
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