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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week. That’s all for this week.

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The Evolution of Logistics: Connectivity, Data Integration, and Virtual Design

SCMDOJO

The term “logistics” may be relatively new, but its general principles date back to ancient civilizations. The early Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans pioneered the principles of logistics and designed trade routes to facilitate their connections with other nations.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. Supply Chain Matters highlights continued evidence that the U.S.

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Top 4 Last-Mile Logistics Software Companies in Indonesia

Locus

Indonesia’s logistics market is expected to increase by 28.7 billion US Dollars by 2027. This presents a lucrative opportunity for logistics companies such as retail, e-commerce, and other logistics providers. Addressing these challenges necessitates a strong logistics solution.

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Retailers, Customer Delight is Tied to Exceptional Delivery Experiences

Locus

billion in 2024 and has the potential to reach $191 billion by 2027. Out of all the countries in SEA, Indonesia is shown to be the major driver of e-commerce growth in the region, with user size of 138 million and revenue of $61 billion in 2023 and is said to reach $104 billion by 2027.

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Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

Locus

trillion by 2027. That’s an enormous chunk of change, and it underscores the importance of optimizing logistics operations, particularly last-mile deliveries , to tap into this market. Capacity Planning Chaos: Holiday and festival seasons trigger an avalanche of orders, overwhelming retailers and e-commerce vendors.

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Pet Care Brands: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries

Zipline Logistics

billion by 2027. . Value of a Specialized Logistics Partner . If you perceive logistics as an expense, you’re barking up the wrong tree. Vendors that view logistics as an investment, on which they can eventually see a return, stand to fare better. Did you know…? . That shelf space can be yours. .

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