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All Eyes Remain Focused on the Last Mile

Enterra Insights

The exceptions were goods purchased from mail-order catalogs. Andrew Chung, CEO of Innovo Property Group, explains, “[The] explosive growth of online purchasing and competition among online retailers has resulted in a race to reach consumers. consumers when making online purchases. ”[2]. miles, respectively.

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SanDisk’s Story of Customer Segmentation Strategies Using Inventory Postponement

Supply Chain Shaman

How do they buy from you? How do they buy from you?” I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In In my opinion, we have made procurement increasingly complex without adding value. Why does it matter to you?

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Ecommerce Logistics: From Your Site to Their Doorstep

ShipBob

Now more than ever — at a time when people are choosing online over in-store to adhere to social distancing practices — the communicated speed at which consumers will receive their orders can play a deciding role in whether they choose to buy from your online store or a competitor’s. What is needed to excel at ecommerce logistics?

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Sustain 2019: Exponential Progress in Responsible Purchasing, Perseverance and Innovation

EcoVadis

More than 600 professionals from the procurement and CSR worlds descended upon Paris on March 11-12, ready to share best practices, exchange ideas and ignite change in global supply chains and beyond. Ignite Change. Suppliers’ Survey. Perseverance. Innovation. Exponential Thinking, Risks and Solutions.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The California landlocked ports struggled with unloading the larger ships. Truck drivers report that maintenance issues are a constant nightmare.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. Walmart+ costs $98 per year, or $12.95 It includes free shipping of online purchases, free grocery deliveries to the home for orders of at least $35, prescription discounts and other benefits. Canada’s Walmart tries ring scanners.

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eCommerce Shipping: A Complete Guide

Ware2Go

In fact, our recent consumer survey revealed that 79% of shoppers are likely to make a second purchase from a brand after a positive delivery experience. According to Forbes 60-80% of consumers reported that they would not return to a brand with poor packaging. eCommerce Shipping Best Practices.