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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

According to a report by Accenture, 83% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that are transparent about their supply chain practices, and 72% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced. Degree two: Remotely controlled ship with seafarers on board.

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

Locus

trillion by 2026, surpassing the current GDP of all European Union member states combined. BORIS – Buy Online Return In Store BORIS is another omnichannel fulfillment model where consumers can return their previously purchased online orders at nearby physical stores. How to Improve Fleet Utilization?

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Zero Visibility to Complete Control: Supply Chain Optimization

Locus

Let’s look at the numbers for a moment: Statista predicts that global e-commerce sales will hit an astounding $8.1 trillion by 2026. Read also: Retailer guide to peak season shipping But there’s a catch. This is no small figure, and it inevitably means retailers must prepare to handle an influx of online orders.

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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A report also found that a fifth of the 2,000 largest publicly-listed companies in the world have pledged to pursue a net-zero strategy. Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong said in February that Singapore’s carbon tax rate will be revised from S$5 per tonne of carbon to $25 in 2024, $45 in 2026, before reaching $50 to $80 per tonne by 2030.

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How to Build an Amazon Distribution Network for Third-Party Sellers

Ware2Go

Amazon has virtually created consumer demand for 1- to 2-day shipping, and they’ve learned the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver: inventory distribution. Next-day air is a hail-Mary kind of move when it comes to fast shipping, as it’s very expensive and carbon-intensive. Why It Works.

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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased. Where's my package?

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues.