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Key Insights from NRF 2024: Navigating the Future of Retail

ToolsGroup

However, this time, the spotlight shifted from the promise of these innovations to their real-world applications on the sales floor. However, the jury is still out on evaluating the trustworthiness and practical applicability of these innovative solutions.

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Contrasting Airbus and Boeing Q1-2024 Aircraft Delivery Performance

Supply Chain Matters

Executives further indicated that future monthly production plans for the same market popular single aisle aircraft family were progressing well towards the previously announced goal of 75 aircraft per month by 2026. The operational and financial impacts to airlines seeking new Boeing aircraft have become ever more troublesome.

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EPA, White House in Talks to Push BEV Targets Back

QAD

In the evolving landscape of automotive regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is at a crossroads, with significant speculation about adjusting its vehicle emission targets for 2026 and beyond. By 2032, the target intensifies to 82 grams per mile (equivalent to 108 mpg), underpinning a bold vision for a 67% BEV market share.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store.

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EPA and White House Set Revised CO2 Targets for Automakers

QAD

This deliberation highlights the acute pressure original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face in meeting near-term objectives, particularly those for 2026, deemed pivotal in the transition towards battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The automotive supplier base, essential for innovation and production efficiency, faces substantial challenges.

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

GlobalTranz

The industrial actor hires third parties for the supply of strategic, innovative logistical solutions and concepts. Billion by 2026. from 2019 to 2026.”. As explained by the Logistics Glossary, “A fifth party logistics service provider guarantees the management of networks of supply chains.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026. In August, President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David, bringing the three countries together in a bid to further encourage collaboration and innovation.