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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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3 ways retail warehousing impacts profitability

6 River Systems

With more brick-and-mortar stores shutting their doors than ever before and demand for warehouse space on the rise, retail warehousing creates a profitable opportunity for many companies. In this post, we’ll discuss the trends contributing to the retail warehousing trend and three ways retail warehousing impacts profitability.

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Technology Trends For Transportation in 2023: Top 5

Abivin

Moving to 2023, data still play an important role in decision-making in transportation management. Furthermore, other technologies are constantly evolving and becoming more effective in logistics in general and transportation in particular. There are several benefits to using a cloud-based TMS.

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Learnings and Insights From the 2023 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium

BlueYonder

By enabling customers, order by order, through cost transparency, service menu options (like packaging options, delivery speed), collaborative planning, and product sustainability data, among other actions, there is a 3X potential in net satisfaction on delivery advantage versus competitors. by 2026, with a CAGR of 12.8%.

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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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Guide to warehouse robots: types of warehouse robots, uses, navigation & more

6 River Systems

More warehouses are adopting robotics technology than ever before. The warehouse robotics market was valued at $2.28 There are several types of warehouse robots offering varying functionality, allowing warehouses to select robotics solutions that aid with various processes. market leading the way.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

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. Check Out: Last-Mile Delivery: Finding the Right Balance. Optimized reverse logistics .