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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. Nearly 91% of survey respondents want to use advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive warehouse and DC performance improvements. AI holds the promise for big gains. Dynamic Slotting.

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Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2023 Highlights: A Human-Centric Approach to Unlocking Productivity

Locus

Read The Efficient Shipping Solution to Automate Your Carrier Selection Download the Ebook The speech set the tone for the symposium and influenced the way we reflected on other ideas and concepts. Such trends empower us to push the envelope in delivering value for supply chains and logistics companies with industry-leading solutions.

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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

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. Where's my package?

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E-Commerce 101: Going Cross Border, What Brands Must Know

Vinculum

The worldwide cross-border e-commerce industry is expected to develop at a 27 percent annual CAGR from 2021 to 2027, reaching $4,8 billion in 2026. These issues occur due to shipping and logistics, demographic variations among customers, and shifting worldwide consumer expectations.

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3 ways retail warehousing impacts profitability

6 River Systems

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. In a survey of 2,500 U.S. of consumers surveyed cited speed as the most important factor related to shipping, and 28.6% consumers , Convey found that 18.7% What’s more, 72.7%

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

With last-mile delivery costs contributing to more than 50% of total shipping costs, the rising expectations in home delivery increases the risk of encountering inefficiencies. Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. They want a free and fast returns shipping service for their orders.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

In my benchmark survey (Van Hove, 2017), only 25% of survey participants answered yes to the question ‘ We have a relentless focus on only what is important for long term business objectives ’. A system can automatically ship stock across the supply chain to optimize customer service and minimize obsolescence. Sorensen, D.