Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

These shifts led more fulfillment teams to identify and embrace emerging best practices as part of their 2021 planning. Leveraging every competitive strength remains critical in 2021, when any one of these trends can wreak havoc on an unprepared shipper. They prioritized e-commerce customer service and satisfaction. and many others.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Durbha predicts resiliency will remain a hot topic in 2021. As a result, the level of risk in 2021 will remain elevated and will be part of the new normal. Consequently, 2021 will be all about collaborations and expanding networks. ” The Focus on Omnichannel Operations. ” Footnotes. [1]

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2022

Before starting such planning, however, they would do well to reflect on how things changed during the 2021 holiday shopping season. 2021 Holiday Retail Trends. Transportation and warehousing jobs also fell — but very slightly (less than 1%) — after last year’s 67.4% There was good news. Worker Shortages Grew.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 10, 2021

Following their fourth quarter results, top executives talked about their supply chain and omnichannel strategy at a high level. Walmart is making investments in warehouse automation in distribution centers to deliver aisle and department-ready pallets to stores. Walmart’s fiscal 2021 ended on January 31 st. billion, 4.1%

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The Future of Logistics, Operations and Warehousing (FLOW) Conference provides a new perspective on how to tactically solve these problems. Customers are now “omnichannel” in their outlook and behavior, demanding fast, flexible order fulfillment, anytime, anywhere. We’ve got your back. Register Now.

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Cognira

MARCH 9, 2022

Out with the old in with omnichannel fulfillment. Instead, retailers need to invest in an omnichannel fulfillment strategy to stay ahead of their competition. Discover how an omnichannel fulfillment strategy is changing the game for retailers. What is an Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategy? March 9, 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019. Reverse logistics is simply inefficient, and many companies have not invested enough in transporting, warehousing and processing products that must move backwards through their supply chains. “A In the U.S, Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Key Takeaways: Warehousing and distribution face unprecedented pressures from COVID-19 disruption, commoditization, labor shortages and rising customer expectations. Warehouse automation is an effective way to gain efficiencies, cut costs and scale operations. Physical warehouse automation is costly. High warehouse turnover.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. then secure on-demand transportation, warehousing and labor assets dynamically, re-planning flexibly as conditions change.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. With that in mind, here are a few trends for 2021 that could help your business outlast the pandemic: Supplier Diversification. Automation.

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6 River Systems

JANUARY 10, 2022

Whether you’re struggling to increase operational efficiency, offset warehouse labor shortages, enhance the experience for your customers (whether you are a retailer or 3PL), or reduce risk through improved resiliency of your supply chain operations, we talked (or wrote) about it. > Unlock all FLOW 2021 sessions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

trillion in 2021, up from $4.2 A 2021 McKinsey study, that when delivery times are too long, almost half of omnichannel consumers will shop elsewhere. In 2021, global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, of which emissions from transportation by end-use sectors make up 37% on average, stood at 10.7 Sustainable Warehousing.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

4, 2021 -- Today, STORD , the pioneer of the Cloud Supply Chain and a leader in end-to-end logistics services and technology, announced the launch of a new warehouse and innovation center in Atlanta. Global e-commerce will surpass $5 trillion in 2021, while B2B online commerce is expected to reach $20.9 ATLANTA, Aug.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond. Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

The projected e-commerce sales of Walmart is expected to increase at a higher rate in 2021. The pandemic brought the omnichannel initiatives to the top of the list of priorities for many companies. Here are some important initiatives for retailers to consider if their company is involved in omnichannel planning: 1.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

According to the UAE’s Ministry of Economy, the first quarter of 2021 saw the highest amount of quarterly funding raised in the logistics industry in the MENA region over the past 4 years, rising year-on-year by 179 per cent. Dubai CommerCity, the first e-commerce free zone in the MENA region opened in April 2021 in Dubai.

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Stord

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

ATLANTA, September 15, 2021 -- Stord, the cloud supply chain leader, announced $90 million in Series D funding led by Kleiner Perkins, with additional participation from Lux Capital, D1 Capital and Palm Tree Crew, and existing investors, including BOND, Dynamo Ventures, Founders Fund, Lineage Logistics, and Susa Ventures.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Demand for e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment continues to grow. e-commerce sales increased again in 2021, up 14% year-over-year (YoY), and by more than 50% compared to 2019. According to Digital Commerce 360 , U.S. This can lead to poor carrier service selection and damage the bottom line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

In 2021, the company achieved a turnover of 43 billion USD in the US with its online business, which grew by over 70 percent. Digitalized business processes and smooth integration are crucial for success in an omnichannel world. In the past few years, however, automation in warehouses has become even more relevant.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% – US Holiday 2020 review and Holiday 2021 Preview, Emarketer Insider Intelligence, Feb 2021. Businesses have to work with a narrow timeline to prepare for the 2021 peak season sales. Here are the top six trends that businesses can expect during the 2021 holiday season.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 17, 2018

There are a few solutions for the problem of inventory management in the omnichannel era. This system should provide quality and real-time information about products, from quantity, to historic demand, to shipment details, value, warehousing costs, and more.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Warehouse and distribution professionals understand that the timeline of order processing has ebbed and flowed significantly over the last few years. Weak links in the supply chain, particularly with e-commerce logistics, warehouse, and distribution services can impact the entire supply chain. Introduction.

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Ware2Go

DECEMBER 2, 2021

2021’s supply chain issues showed many businesses — from large retailers to small merchants — that a disruption to the supply chain means a disruption to sales. Our 2021 consumer survey showed that 69% of consumers more likely to click on an ad that mentions fast and free shipping.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 18, 2022

Turnover: The number of supply chain managers leaving their jobs rose 28% between 2020 and 2021. Omnichannel: E-commerce is projected to account for 20.4% Cyber Security: Global cybercrime damage in 2021 amounted to $16.4 The distribution industry saw a lot of mergers and acquisitions in 2021. billion a day.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Combined with omnichannel offerings like buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and curbside pickup, two-hour and same-day delivery round out a suite of order fulfillment services even Amazon cannot match. Inventory location and availability (from warehouse management software). Carrier delivery status (visibility/performance).

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

2021 has been a tumultuous year, marking a transition period from the chaos of 2020 through to the beginning of the post-Covid-19 recovery. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. Multi-warehousing efficiencies.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 12, 2021

FLOW 2021, 6 River Systems’ flagship event that brings together users and enthusiasts for the most comprehensive ecosystem of innovation and transformation in fulfillment technology is rapidly approaching. Customers are now “omnichannel” in their outlook and behavior, demanding fast, flexible order fulfillment, anytime, anywhere.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For instance, there may be a slow-moving bolt that will really come in handy when snow plows hit the roads, but you don’t want a warehouseful of those bolts during the summer. Many companies struggle with this; online out-of-stock notifications during the holiday season increased 256% from 2019 to 2021. Increased Business Costs.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 18, 2021

March 18, 2021. These developments will continue in 2021, and many of the techniques and improvements adopted during the pandemic are likely to be around for a long time.” 4] Omnichannel operations. Despite the challenges and complexities, organizations that master omnichannel operations will thrive in the years ahead.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Grocery industry journalist Sam Silverstein ( @SilversteinSam ) reports, “Shoppers expect to spend an average of $611 per month on groceries [in 2022], an increase of about $79, or nearly 15%, over their projected food budgets for 2021, according to a consumer survey conducted by accounting firm KPMG.”[3] Grocery Sector Trends.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Increasing Points of Interaction and Delivering Omnichannel Fulfillment Since the start of the pandemic, shoppers have been changing their shopping patterns and are now relying more on online shopping and mobile apps and asking for faster deliveries. in 2021 compared to the year before.

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Stord

APRIL 26, 2022

As an extension, companies are hoarding warehouse space to accommodate the extra product stored in the U.S. We have a saying here at Stord, “you date your freight providers and marry your warehouse partner.” Do you need a dedicated warehouse for your brand or are you looking to join an existing warehouse?

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

While the distributors’ smooth flow of goods, in 2021, things are different. Challenge #3: Achieving Efficient Warehouse Management. How to attain efficient warehouse management? A recommended tool to empower operations can be a full-suite Warehouse Management System. Pick Technology that Empower Operations.

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6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At FLOW, we announced enhancements to our wall-to-wall fulfillment solution , including The Bridge, an overarching tool that connects the data from what’s happening on the ground in a physical warehouse operation to an intuitive cloud-based control center. Project Verte , an Atlanta-based omnichannel fulfillment provider, went live in Q3.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2021

1] Coresight CEO and founder Deborah Weinswig ( @debweinswig ) told Thomas, “In 2021, the rollout of [Covid] vaccination programs should result in a partial recovery in store-based sales. As we enter 2021, technology innovation for retailers will continue to thrive.”[6] 22, Coresight said, retailers in the U.S. 8] Ibid.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Learn more: 10 Global Food Processing Industry Trends for 2021 Manufacturers are increasingly looking to make sales direct to their consumers – PepsiCo, for instance, has launched its own websites to sell products directly to customers 2. They’ve arrived.’ What channels do B2B buyers prefer?

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