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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

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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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How IoT Improves Consumer Packaged Goods Value Chain

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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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How Mailroom Management Software Boosts Last Mile Logistics!

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In early 2020, online shopping increased 74% and projections point to the surge continuing up to 200 billion packages annually by 2026. From a property manager perspective, putting packages in the hands of the current tenant means an opportunity to offer service above and beyond the ordinary. Data from across 34,00 deliveries.

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A Look into 2026: Is a Supply Chain Robotics Takeover Inevitable?

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Other ways that robotics could save you money and increase efficiency over the next 10 years is in the range of automated delivery trucks that could haul long distances and drones to deliver packages. Robotics will likely be a part of your plan for supply chain optimization 10 years from now – and really, that’s a good thing.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. The offering is a part of Amazon Key, the company’s array of services that enable delivery drivers to leave packages in garages, homes, cars and businesses. Grocery delivery is also driving the growth of membership programs.

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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. Workflow Orchestration of People, Assets, and Machines.

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How CPG Brands Can Beat Disruption with Digital Manufacturing

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From toilet paper to bed sheets, fresh food items to cleaning products; the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has changed and will continue to do so. Today, the choice for CPG manufacturers and supply chains is clear: future-proof with digital manufacturing technologies that can meet the customer where they are or be left behind.