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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

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dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. At the same time, the demand for urban last-mile delivery is forecast to grow by 78% by 2030 , leading to 36% more delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. Book a demo with us! Schedule Demo. billion U.S. Sources: ??

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

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This phase isn’t just a logistical necessity—it swallows up between 40-55% of total shipping costs. Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030. Why You Should Choose Carbon Neutral Shipping Today Download E-book 3.

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Coming soon to a supply chain near you: 8 big digital disruptors

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HP has a printer that can order ink and have it shipped directly to your door automatically. He relayed how he saw a demo of true shelf-aware systems at a retail location that sends alerts in real-time when a stock out happens directly to a mobile phone. Whirlpool has a washing machine that does the same thing with laundry detergent.

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In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders

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trillion by 2030. Shippers must offer customers a range of shipping options, low shipping costs, easy returns and cancellations, straightforward tracking, and time-sensitive deliveries. Book a Demo The post In Focus: 2023 SCM Strategies for Industry Leaders appeared first on Locus Blog.

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2023 holiday report: data-driven strategies to make the buyer’s nice list

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The supply chain makes way Today, ports that were once congested with shipping containers are clearing up , facilitating a streamlined flow of goods and enabling suppliers to make quicker, more responsive decisions. However, challenges still exist, especially in domestic transportation.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

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Trucking costs to halve by 2030, study predicts (LLoyd’s Loading List). And this week ShippingEasy announced its integration “with Amazon Alexa to ship with your voice!” Deliverr raises $7M to help e-commerce businesses compete with Amazon Prime (TechCrunch). Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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5 Signs You Need Advanced Supply Chain Analytics to Make Better Last-Mile Decisions

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Final-mile delivery contributes to 53% of the total cost of shipping. Advanced analytics: Bedrock for better last-mile decisions With demand for last-mile delivery expected to grow by 78% by 2030, the number of delivery vehicles in the top 100 cities will increase by 36%. Talk to our experts now!