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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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Cracking the Code for AI in the DC

Logistics Viewpoints

On top of the insatiable desire for everyone to buy online fueling ecommerce growth in DCs, the high cost and scarcity of warehouse labor is crushing to many DC operators. The warehouse automation market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of approximately 14% and be worth USD 30 billion by 2026. In-Warehouse Travel Optimization.

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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 to Build an Amazon Distribution Network for Third-Party Sellers

Ware2Go

Knowing where consumers are located, and therefore where packages need to be delivered, allows them to stock inventory appropriately. If you look at the states where Amazon has the greatest square footage of warehouse space, you’ll start to see a pattern in the Amazon distribution network.

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Technology Trends For Transportation in 2023: Top 5

Abivin

More focus on Last-Mile Delivery Last-mile delivery refers to the final leg of the delivery process when packages are transported from a transportation hub to their final destination. the use of lockers and other secure delivery options for packages. Optimization is a huge trend and is expected to come to life in 2026 [4].

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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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