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Top 20 Warehouse Automation Suppliers Worldwide

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ARC Advisory Group began conducting formalized research on the global warehouse automation market in 2014. We define the market as those warehouse automation providers responsible for delivery of the system to the end-user (to eliminate double-counting). Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4 billion in 2019.

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Is it too Early For 2022 Predictions?

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With Christmas goods in stores before Halloween this year, I thought there was no reason that we shouldn’t also get a jump on 2022 predictions. Here’s what to look for in 2022. The pandemic’s ecommerce boost will continue in 2022 as the changes in consumer buying behavior become more structural.

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Manhattan Associates Momentum 2022 Conference

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The ability for a consumer to buy an item online, then come into the store and add to that transaction or to exchange the online purchase at the store. And the system will sequence the warehouse work to arrive at the dock in a way that facilitates the loading of the trailer in the desired sequence.

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

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When the ball drops on Times Square to welcome in 2022, the employees at the Port of Long Beach will celebrate moving 9 M TEUs in imports: a 26% increase year-over-year. With the full warehouses on the west coast, many of the chassis are under containers being used as overflow warehouses outside of retail stores and distribution centers.

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Energy Transition in Supply Chain

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For example, most people expect free next-day delivery for online purchases as a result of Amazon Prime. And more consumers are looking at sustainability as a key motivator for purchasing. When looking at energy transition in the supply chain, there are two big opportunities to look at: warehousing and transportation.

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Editor’s Choice: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise

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In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. Lower-income consumers and those using food assistance programs care the most about food waste as a purchase driver—again, suggesting it is a response to higher prices.”

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases. They are more likely to shop for discounts and sales and may delay purchases of some items. In March 2022, online shopping was up 27% over the previous year. In 2022 overall, U.S.