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In Logistics, the Last Few Feet are as Important as the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

With over half the world’s population now living in cities (and with that percentage predicted to rise to over two-thirds of the population by 2050), the last mile will increasingly be located in crowded urban areas. ”[2]. The Last City Mile. ” Even when tenants’ locations are found, some challenges remain. 4] Chris H.

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The Supply Chain has Big Aspirations for Blockchain

Enterra Insights

Roberto Torres ( @TorresLuzardo ) reports, “In its 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Technologies, Gartner found most blockchain technologies remain stuck in an ‘experimentation mode.’ ” The firm predicts, “By 2021 the technology will begin to evolve past this phase. .” Managing freight transportation.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.