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Uber Debuts Freight Platform In Germany

PYMNTS

After the change in leadership, we really engaged in doing the right thing,” Buczkowski said. It also launched autonomous truck deliveries, with the first hauls completed in Arizona. Digitizing the industry will improve efficiency with real-time tracking of consignments and payment automation, the article said.

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CFPB Names Paul Watkins From AZ AG Office As Innovation Head

PYMNTS

I am confident that, under his leadership, the Office of Innovation will make significant progress in creating an environment where companies can advance new products and services without being unduly restricted by red tape that belongs in the 20th century.”.

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron

PYMNTS

Gobble , the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2024: A Race to Perform … and Earn the Right to Transform 

Gonzobanker

Early this week, the conference was the epicenter of discussions, where 2,000 attendees descended upon Arizona to strategize and set the tone for our great industry’s future. Concerns about successors to today’s executive leadership teams dominated many presentations.

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Field of Dreams

Independent Banker

Major league baseball manager Tony La Russa talks about building a winning team. Tony La Russa was a professional baseball manager for 33 years, serving the Chicago White Sox, the Oakland Athletics and the St. He managed teams that won three World Series titles, six league championships and 12 division titles. Louis Cardinals.

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How Small Banks Can Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak and Help Businesses Survive

FICO

Leveraging your organization’s marketing and social network to drive business to your customers will display partnership and leadership. We are seeing a variety of COVID-19 responses throughout the country, ranging from California to Arizona in terms of boldness of measures. Community banks are just that—in the community.

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The Walmart Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: The Delivery Edition 

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The Nuro pilot is now Walmart’s second of the kind; the first was with Udelv to test autonomous grocery deliveries in Arizona. Andy will remain onboard through January and will work closely with Merchandising and brand leadership to ensure a smooth and successful transition,” a Walmart spokeswoman told Reuters.