Amazon has opened up its global logistics network to all businesses, launching Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS). This move pits the e-commerce giant directly against logistics heavyweights like UPS, FedEx, and DHL.

The new service offers freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping to businesses "of all types and sizes," including major brands like Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands' End, and American Eagle Outfitters. With …

By opening up its logistics network, Amazon is betting that other companies will pay to use its sprawling fulfillment network, much like they pay to use its web infrastructure, Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategi…

The logistics market is highly competitive, with established players like UPS, FedEx, and DHL dominating the space. Amazon's entry into this market could disrupt the status quo, given its scale and resources. Accordin…