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This Week in Logistics News (April 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

Spending is growing across several categories, and the top Easter items consumers say they are planning to purchase include candy ($3.3 The first line of defense for Amazon is its seller verification tools, which blocked 800,000 attempts to set up Amazon stores by “bad actors” looking to sell counterfeits, according to the report.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 28 – August 1, 2014)

Talking Logistics

This acquisition is yet another example of the convergence taking place in the 3PL industry, as providers — through the integration of logistics services, coupled with geographic and vertical industry expansion — fend off the risk of commoditization by positioning themselves as one-stop-shop (or end-to-end) solution providers.

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Omnichannel Focus on BOPIS

Enterra Insights

.”[1] The Parcel Pending staff continues, “For retailers that have both an online and physical storefront, BOPIS is simply an additional shipping option that appears at online checkout. The second scenario is when an item is not in stock at a local store, but a customer still chooses to have the item shipped to that store.

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Pandemic success stories: What can be learned from these triumphs?

USC Consulting Group

The New York City-based firm sold millions of said bicycles in the first quarter. As reported by The Mercury News, revenue surged 66% for Peloton compared to the same three-month period in 2019 and membership for its app rose by 30%. Sales surge for disinfectant suppliers and manufacturers.

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The Last Mile of Delivery: Getting Shorter and Ever More Important

FLEXE

Shipping accuracy is now a critical part of the buying experience for shoppers. IBM published a report stating post-purchase experience, or the delivery promise, has the power to make or break a consumer’s relationship with a brand. The New Last Mile. In some cases, even two-day shipping is too long. Customers want both.

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NRF 2023: Returns Management to the Rescue

Logistics Viewpoints

As a quick recap, a crowd of nearly 37,000 people flocked to the Javits Center in New York City to see what new solutions and innovations software suppliers had in store for 2023 and beyond. Some studies have indicated that online orders are three times more likely to be returned than in-store purchases.

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The Growing Expectations of Last Mile Delivery!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Typically, that destination would be a personal residence or business, and last mile delivery would be provided by the biggest shipping providers, such as UPS, FedEx, or the USPS. With e-commerce sales rising yearly, consumers now have the power to choose between various retailers to purchase the goods they want. Infographic).