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This Week in Logistics News (March 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart announced this week that it has become Canada’s first major retailer to offer carbon-neutral last-mile delivery for e-commerce purchases, including online grocery. The partnership expanded last month with a new route between Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City on the I-35 corridor.

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Fearless Females of Supply Chain: Overcoming the Seeds of Doubt

BlueYonder

As part of our “Fearless Females of Supply Chain” Blue Yonder Live series, Blue Yonder’s Chief Customer Officer Susan Beal spoke to Love’s Ashley Gockstetter, Director Customer Strategy, Loyalty & Analytics, and Karlyn Cottle, Manager of Vendor Strategy. Supply chain has offered me so many great opportunities.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

65% of merchants in a recent survey reported an increase in ecommerce cart conversions of up to 25% when they offered a 1-2-day delivery promise. But the same package sent only 107 miles from Oklahoma City to Tulsa would be Zone 2. Further, 75% believe that offering 2-day shipping makes them more competitive. The Bottom Line.