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This Week in Logistics News (May 27 – June 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart added new functionality that lets sellers purchase shipping labels for domestic orders on its marketplace. Ship with Walmart (SWW) was previously available only for cross-border orders. The feature is standard on other major marketplaces, offering sellers reduced shipping rates and integrating with their platforms.

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Digital Path to Purchase Decreases Retailers’ Reliance on Holiday Shopping

Enterra Insights

It’s still important, but Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research … says the holiday season is becoming ‘less important’ for retailers, with more shopping taking place online throughout the year. Traditionally the holiday shopping season has been a make-or-break time for retailers.

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2020 Requires Big Wings and Feet

Supply Chain Shaman

The budget is for a fiscal year with quarter reporting and updates. The direct connection between the two processes increases costs and increases error. Instead, it should be mapped as an input to track supply chain forecasting to financial budgets for reporting and insights. Apparel is an example. Time horizon.

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The Holidays Aren’t Over Until the Returns Are Complete

Enterra Insights

Matt Leonard ( @Matt_Lnrd ) reports, “The rate of returns through the e-commerce channel falls anywhere between 15% to 30%, according to a report [from CBRE and Optoro]. Anna Hensel ( @ahhensel ), an editor at ModernRetail, reports, “Some retailers are allowing customers to make in-person returns at other stores.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The dramatic increase in cost is a major factor in inflation: driving the 11.5% jump in apparel costs and 5.5% The supply chain can handle cost increases more easily than variability. Unloading containers from a ship takes two-to-three days.

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Selling on Facebook: An Ecommerce Guide to Selling on Facebook Marketplace

ShipBob

This makes your products more easily searchable by people looking to make a purchase on Facebook. Streamlined checkout and shipping process. On top of reduced selling costs compared with running an ecommerce website, Facebook also offers a simplified shopping cart and shipping process. Personalized experience.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Not only did the cost increase, but variability tripled. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%