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Consumers Are in Charge of the Digital Path to Purchase

Enterra Insights

trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) will move online worldwide between 2021 and 2026, more than double the amount generated by all of the leading store-based channels.”[3] The use of chatbots and other virtual assistance is increasing among e-commerce retailers, providing 24/7 support to all their online customers.”

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Key Tools and Technologies to Build the Warehouse of the Future

DELMIA Quintiq

In this new, connected world, the Warehouse of the Future is about achieving key operational metrics and exceeding customer service requirements more profitably while supporting sustainability goals. billion by 2026. for location, humidity, temperature) that are interconnected across digital networks.

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5 Benefits of Human-Robot Partnerships in Warehouses

Locus Robotics

According to a recent report from MarketsAndMarkets , the global warehouse robotics market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)of over 16% between 2021 and 2026. Enhanced customer service Customers demand accurate, dependable, and prompt delivery of their orders.

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Building Resilient Supply Chains is Hard — but Essential

Enterra Insights

They need to take into account cost, speed, profit, customer service, and risk. This as Gartner predicts that ‘by 2026, more than 75% of commercial supply chain management application vendors will deliver embedded advanced analytics (AA), artificial intelligence (AI) and data science.’

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14 Logistics Trends for 2023: A Brave New World Has Arrived – Part I

American Global Logistics

These three capabilities can help to improve customer service and support, operational efficiency, and revenues. By 2026, Gartner estimates more than 75% of IT supply chain management companies will deliver advanced analytics (AA), artificial intelligence (AI), and data science solutions. What are smart supply chains?

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Outside-in planning: a big elephant that needs a bite-size approach

Supply Chain Trend

As a young dairy S&OP manager about 15 years ago, I used Lee’s approach in the schematic below to explain to a supply chain executive why our one trick approach to planning & response didn’t meet our customer service targets. Gartner estimates that 65% of short-term supply-chain decisions will be automated by 2026.

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

The global demand for 3PL (third-party logistics) services is increasing due to the rapid rise of e-commerce. trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic. 3PLs have served as the global economy’s engine in the “new normal”, keeping the wheels turning for businesses and customers.

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