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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. For retailers and carriers, sending a package is easy. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019.

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

ShipBob

With the combination of benefits to international sellers and consumers, it’s no wonder parcel volume is expected to grow 11% CAGR up to 266 billion parcels by 2026. Properly classifying goods and paying tariffs are essential to prevent packages getting stuck in customs and potential fines.

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How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain

Savi

Agile supply chain operations, especially in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, are using IoT and end-to-end shipment visibility software to outperform competitors with better service while keeping lower inventory levels. Driver Shortages: It is estimated that by 2026, the industry will be short 175,000 drivers.

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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

Logistics Viewpoints

The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. This includes those that put effort into slotting via spreadsheet calculations and even slotting software packages. AI holds the promise for big gains.

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

American Global Logistics

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. According to “ Gartner by 2026, about 75% of major enterprises will have introduced and implemented some kind of robotic solution in their daily warehouse activities.

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How to Build an Amazon Distribution Network for Third-Party Sellers

Ware2Go

Amazon has virtually created consumer demand for 1- to 2-day shipping, and they’ve learned the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver: inventory distribution. By distributing inventory strategically, they create a distribution network optimized for 1- to 2-day ground shipping , making their delivery times both fast and affordable.

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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

Where's my package? A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. But consumers also want the ability to track their packages in real-time. But, more importantly, Google seems to understand the importance of consumer experience.