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5 Disruptions Shaping the Digital Transformation in Distribution and Logistics

BlueYonder

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Source: Grainger Q1 2017 Earnings Call ). “We’re really focused on the customer experience, and digital is a big part of it,” Macpherson said.

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5 Disruptions Shaping the Digital Transformation in Distribution and Logistics

BlueYonder

Manufacturing and retail transformations, technology disruptions and digitalization of data have redefined the roles of distributors and third party logistics (3PLs). Source: Grainger Q1 2017 Earnings Call ). “We’re really focused on the customer experience, and digital is a big part of it,” Macpherson said.

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

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In fact, investor funding for this technology has ballooned since 2017 , growing from US$0.1 Automated delivery : Delivery drones are the final piece of the logistics puzzle, automating the last mile of delivery using either driving or flying robots. Amazon vows to go carbon neutral by 2030. billion to $5.6 billion in 2021.