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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Key Last-mile Delivery Technology Solutions How can technology directly impact last-mile operations and improve the customer experience? Omnichannel Fulfillment: Unlock new fulfillment options to offer customers additional flexibility and speed. This choice is driven by several factors that need careful consideration.

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Trends 2023: Retail

Enterra Insights

In large measure, consumers will determine whether America avoids a deep recession. Jocz noted, “Purchases depend on consumers’ having disposable income, feeling confident about their future, trusting in business and the economy, and embracing lifestyles and values that encourage consumption. Omnichannel Operations.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. RESILIENCE REQUIRES OMNICHANNEL OPTIMISATION. Embedded AI that is purpose-built for supply chain.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the inability for consumers to initially see, feel or experience products they purchase online can create gaps between product expectations and what arrives at the doorstep. Compare this to the 9% returns rate of purchases made in-store. In the U.S, 21% of online orders were returned in 2021, up from 9% in 2019.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

Goods move through 25 ports of entry into North America and 10 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. VF sources many US bound items in Central America; the woeful performance at US ports is still a problem. Supporting Ecommerce and Omnichannel. The company works with 13 ocean carriers and 7 air carriers.

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The Top 15 Retail Trends for 2022

ToolsGroup

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. The omnichannel shopping experience (more on that in a moment…) has also proven the need for physical stores, with Salesforce reporting that six in 10 digital orders are influenced by in-store experience.

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What Retailers Forget in Omnichannel

Veridian Solutions

Omnichannel is a hard-sell. According to Applause.com , the biggest challenges in omnichannel supply chains derived from a simple problem. Brick-and-Mortar Experiences Deliver Just as Much as Online Experiences in Omnichannel. Omnichannel capabilities offer much more than just purchase history and targeted advertising.