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Top 15 Logistics Stories of 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organization’s products, aims and policies are environmentally friendly. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Not To Be A Losing Pawn

Supply Chain Shaman

Fred owned logistics and customer service for the organization. Dan had a very manufacturing view and Fred focused on logistics. In contrast, Fred’s bonus was on logistics costs, so he was constantly rebidding lanes and bringing in new carriers. The warehouse I ran just completed a consolidation of three shipping centers.

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What You Should Know About Retail Logistics

3PL Insights

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations. These orders can go to storefronts or be shipped direct-to-consumer.

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Ecommerce Inventory Management: Challenges & Solutions

Logistics Bureau

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

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Retail Returns: The Key to Driving Business Growth

ToolsGroup

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase. Knowing the importance of managing the return of merchandise, let’s look at the goals and benefits of a customer-centric return policy.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

The projected mineral supply until the end of the 2020s is in line with the demand for EV batteries in the ‘stated policies scenario’ of the IEA’s world energy model. And now on to this week’s logistics news. On the shipping side, companies seeking fully electrified fleets will need a place to charge up.