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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store.

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Trends Transforming Logistics and Supply Chains In the MENA Region in 2023

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

billion USD by 2026. Investing in data analytics along with innovations in big data will have a significant impact on the business. The flexible logistics model enables omnichannel logistics operations and allows the designing of e-commerce fulfilment networks. billion by 2026.

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

Turvo

trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Collaborative Transport Management Systems (CTMS), Warehouse Management Systems, freight monitoring, and customer service will help eliminate operational inefficiencies and delays and enhance ROI with the more innovative, reliable 3PL offering.

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Retail Apocalypse Predicted to Continue

Enterra Insights

Howland reports, “[UBS] analysts’ best case estimate is for 75,000 stores to collectively shutter by 2026, if e-commerce penetration rises from today’s 16% to 25%.” AI can also be used to help retailers optimize their supply chains, improve forecasting and inventory management as well as omnichannel order fulfillment.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. The serious concerns about impacts of logistics on the climate crisis has spurred new innovations in logistics like electric vehicles , autonomous delivery vehicles, robots, drones, etc. Omnichannel fulfillment: The new reality .

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

SCMDOJO

One interesting fact is that companies that adopt digital transformation and supply chain innovation can expect operational cost savings of up to 30%, according to a recent McKinsey study. billion by 2026. The future of supply chain management is one of innovation, resilience, and adaptability.