Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Kinaxis, a leading SCP supplier, bought OMP, an MSCN vendor, in August of 2022 for approximately $45 million. This announcement comes on the heels of Blue Yonder’s acquisition of flexis AG, offering factory planning, sequencing and slotting capabilities, and Doddle, offering returns management and reverse logistics solutions.

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ModusLink Corporation

MARCH 30, 2023

Unlike the forward view, reverse logistics follow the opposite process. Understanding such processes begins with understanding the facts of the reverse logistics meaning and process, its common mistakes, and a few best practices for maximizing their value. Today’s supply chain companies need to make money on returns.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In September 2022, Reuters reported that “FedEx (FDX.N), United Parcel Service (UPS.N) Peak season is known as the time when retailers record significant hikes in sales ( DCL, 2022 ). Reverse logistics and an inevitable load of return orders also impact e-commerce performance and planning with warehouse and distribution logistics.

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American Global Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Here, we cover five more supply chain changes that affected the logistics industry. Also, 2022 wasn’t a breakthrough year. However, 2022 laid out a new path ahead, a New Normal, that made itself more perceptible. The reliance on ocean carriers grew in 2022, and it appears that growth will continue into 2023. per gallon.

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Locus

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In 2022 alone, product returns surged to an astonishing $816 billion. Dive into the insights from our latest webinar Returns: More Than Just Refunds In 2022, every sixth item bought online was returned, leading not only to lost sales but also to environmental concerns. Quick reverse pickups. Enhanced customer satisfaction.

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6 River Systems

MARCH 23, 2022

As we near the end of Q1 2022, here are the top eight trends that continue to dominate the warehousing industry. One of the biggest trends that remains for the warehousing industry in 2022 is labor shortages. B in 2022 , a CAGR of 47.6%. Under the best conditions, reverse logistics can be a complicated process.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 9, 2023

Retail return rates for 2022 appear to be leveling off, according to data from the National Retail Association and research partner, Appriss. billion in retail returns will be made in 2022 - 16.5% A number of logistics providers, carriers, and tech companies are introducing reverse logistics services and options.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

In March 2022, online shopping was up 27% over the previous year. From the start of the pandemic until March 2022, online shopping went up by 33%. In 2022 overall, U.S. While supply chain compromises accounted for 1% of the intrusions in 2021, they rose to 17% in 2022. e-commerce online sales accounted for $1034 Billion.

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Cathy Roberson

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Cloud providers are working with partners and connecting platforms to create supply chain ecosystems in which carriers, logistics providers, and shippers collaborate. As supply chains take a more circular approach, the last-mile and reverse logistics have become critical additions to ecosystems.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 2, 2023

in Q3 2022, according to the U.S. We're now calling for 2022 at 33%, down from our initial estimation that it was going to be in the 37% range. Keeping Goods Moving Through Disruptions & Bottlenecks I’ll also be at Reverse Logistics Association’s (RLA) annual conference the following week.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Announced in 2022, the current strategy seeks higher margin volume and increasing worker and facility productivity using automation, artificial intelligence, and other innovations to capture more business. during Q4 2022 but still considerably lower than an almost even split between B2C and B2B volumes pre-pandemic.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Those are usual worries in any year, but the 2022 peak shipping season is shaping up differently. Consider how e-commerce grew through the first half of 2022. In other words, 2022 has created the perfect scenario for a pre-Christmas peak within the reverse logistics supply chain. But data is a tricky subject.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

as of April 2022 compared with a low of 1.09 At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Now this begs the question of how retailers should prepare for the 2022 holiday season.

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Stord

MARCH 1, 2022

As 2022 gets rolling, more and more events are popping up throughout the year – both digital and in person. SCOPE Supply Chain Summit When: March 6-8, 2022 Where: Dallas, TX What: SCOPE has been around for over 15 years and is a unique event where exhibitors and attendees meet one-on-one. View SCOPE’s spring events here !

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Locus Robotics

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Retailers expected to see more than $816 billion worth of retail merchandise sold during the 2022 holiday season returned, according to a report from Appriss Retail and the National Retail Federation. Even during the non-holiday months, return levels are still high.

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Locus

JUNE 15, 2023

Returns Management: Research reveals that total returns in the United States in 2022 amounted to $816 billion, a concerning figure. Shippers must consider reverse logistics to reduce the cost of returns. Experience our smart delivery management system for seamless reverse logistics.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

Indeed, according to FleetOwner's annual Top Private Fleets of 2022 , retailers such as Home Depot, Southern States Cooperative, and O'Reilly Auto Parts advanced by more than 100 spots in the rankings compared to last year. We launched this into the Phoenix market in Q1 2022, and we'll look to scale this in 2022.

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Cathy Roberson

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Holiday retail sales estimates from consulting firms range from no change from last year to between 3% and 7% growth from the 2022 holiday season. “Retail sales are expected to increase even as higher prices continue to create a battle for consumer spending. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Stord

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you’re involved in any way in your company’s supply chain and logistics initiatives, the last year certainly put you and your team to the test. Now that we’re in 2022, things should revert back to normal (whatever that means), right? So, are you ready for 2022? Where are you at risk?

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Parcel reverse logistics and returns management can be strenuous tasks for any company. With such a steady growth in parcel volume and revenue, shippers need to ensure they have the proper tools and practices for parcel reverse logistics. . What Is Parcel Reverse Logistics ?

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Locus

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

dollars in 2022 to over 1.3 Returns management or reverse logistics refers to the process of handling and managing products that are returned by customers after purchase. Reverse logistics is a vital aspect for businesses to focus on, and it can be made more manageable with the implementation of an effective system.

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Locus

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

COVID-19 continues to have an impact on e-commerce and online behavior, which continues to carry itself well into 2022. Makes reverse logistics simpler: It is no news that reverse logistics has become just as important as order fulfillment. trillion worldwide.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Throughout 2022 and into the holiday season, promotions were used to offload as much as possible of the front-end inventory to make way for new seasonal inventory. 😉 **So, after I wrote this, a good article from Bloomberg was published on venture firms investing in reverse logistics start-ups.

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Intelligent Audit

MARCH 17, 2022

According to the EIA , the national average for a gallon of deisel fuel on March 7, 2022, was $4.85, up a whopping $0.75 on February 25, 2022, to $3.24 on March 4, 2022. Meanwhile, FedEx began charging international shipping surcharges effective March 7, 2022. Here are those breakdowns rounded to the nearest cent.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 8, 2022

For decades, transportation and logistics have been operating off of old technologies until the e-commerce boom and pandemic revealed the need for an industry-wide change. While innovators have revolutionized many steps, the evolution of tech has made little impact on last-mile and reverse logistics.

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

In fact, according to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence, the Indian D2C market size was estimated to be at $55 billion in 2022. during the 2022-2027 period, the total addressable D2C market in India is forecast to hit $100 billion by 2025. These sentiments reflect in the consistent growth of theIndian D2C market.

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Vinculum

MAY 16, 2022

With the start of the new year 2022, some recent trends are showcased in the growing e-commerce industries to excel in the business and make a rise in the sales channel in a significant way. Top 8 e-commerce business model trends to excel in online businesses in 2022 to watch out. Online market acceleration. Lead Generation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Today, with the help of IT, companies now have access to automated reverse logistics that automates the process of returning items, making it faster and less costly. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 3, 2022. Role of IT article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman.

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Meanwhile, a couple of states are taking matters into their own hands… I may be mistaken but I believe the state of Washington is the first state to require bathroom access to truck drivers at ports effective June 9, 2022. But, it looks like state legislation for bathroom access for truck drivers in Pennsylvania is still pending.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. After a challenging 2022 (to put it kindly), logistics professionals know better than ever the importance of optimized operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 29, 2022

Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company helps over 1,200 brands increase customer loyalty, retain more revenue, and lower reverse logistics costs. 2022 Ecommerce Returns Benchmark Report. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast. Learn More About Ecommerce’s Dirty Little Secret. Aaron’s LinkedIn.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 14, 2022

The EIA expects the Brent price will average $117/b in March, $116/b in 2Q22, and $102/b in the second half of 2022. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) latest forecast (March 3), daily spot prices for Brent oil closed at almost $124/b in the first week of March. for the 12 months ending February.

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CHAINalytics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

19, 2022 – Amidst the growing uncertainty of today’s global supply chain, the 2023 Annual Third-Party Logistics Study was released today, giving insight into the challenges and opportunities facing suppliers and third-party logistics (3PLs). READING, Pa.,

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Cathy Roberson

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For 2022, an annual average rate increase of 5.9% The 2022 annual average rate increases follow eight consecutive years of annual average rate increases of 4.9% However, a good bit of these deliveries involve free shipping, which is not free, as we all know, and the costs associated with free shipping continue to climb.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 11, 2023

This likely does not account for the impact of reverse logistics. In 2022 alone, eCommerce returns generated 9.5 Oceana reports that Amazon’s plastic packaging waste jumped 18% from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the problem of littering the world’s oceans ( 33 billion pounds of plastic enter the ocean every year).

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Vinculum

APRIL 20, 2022

Below are a few trends to go through in 2022: Ethical and Sustainable fashion trends: Fashion industries are constantly criticized for enhancing pollution and are one of the reasons behind climate change. It increases to 200% in terms of volume and much more to go ahead in 2022. Cost of the reverse logistics is increasing day by day.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

The first solution from the duo was FedEx Surround which allows businesses to provide near-real-time analytics into shipment tracking to the zip code, which, in turn, will provide "more precise logistics and inventory management." Stay tuned, a new website coming soon!

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