Cathy Roberson
MARCH 21, 2022
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. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased.
Unleashed
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
There’s also an increased expectation that demand can be anticipated by the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and tracking of customer trends. According to this Deloitte report, transportation challenges are likely to continue through 2022 , and new strategies will need to be adopted to lessen the impact.
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Ware2Go
APRIL 18, 2022
With 197 million shoppers per month and over 200 million Prime members, it knows all about consumers’ purchasing habits: what they buy, how often they buy, and where they live. Knowing where consumers are located, and therefore where packages need to be delivered, allows them to stock inventory appropriately.
6 River Systems
JUNE 29, 2020
With online retail penetration projected to reach 25% by 2026, that means 75,000 stores could be forced out of business by that same year. According to Visual Capitalist , eCommerce demand for disposable gloves grew by a whopping 670% in March 2020 compared to March 2019, while demand for bread machines grew by 652% over the same period.
Locus
DECEMBER 22, 2021
As the pandemic continues to rage on, brands will adopt AI-based technologies to help consumers easily track their packages and receive them as contactless deliveries. Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. The growth in e-commerce purchases has increased the demand for returns through the same channel.
Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 3, 2022
The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. The future robotics market looks strong worldwide as many sectors seek answers to labor shortages, the Interact Analysis report said. s CargoNet. That’s all for this week.
Locus
MARCH 20, 2023
The survey conducted by MetaPack highlights that more than 90% of customers consider delivery a crucial factor when making online purchases. This means that packages are tracked from the minute they leave the transportation hub to when they reach the customers’ doorstep.
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