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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. Automatic identification and data capture ( AIDC ) technology will become more prevalent as RFID sensors and Bluetooth technologies are implemented throughout the logistics industry.

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Megatrends Reshaping Supply Chain Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Booming Ecommerce is a Megatrend; AMR last mile delivery is one potential solution. The Growth of Ecommerce. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Last mile logistics challenges is not just about ecommerce, it is also about urbanization. billion in 2018.

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Express Cargo Sorting

Logistics Business Magazine

Since the acquisition of TNT in 2016 the company, founded over 50 years ago by Fred Smith, its President, has strengthened its road freight network and European presence, with 10% of its employees here. For example, a flight from Paris CDG arriving at 04.00 David Priestman grabbed a tour of the busy facility.

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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon, for example, uses most of the hundreds of thousands warehouse workers they employ to support their retail operations, not their contract logistics division. percent of the workforce, according to data released from the Department of Labor. percent since 2016. They seek workers for their warehouse operations as well.

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Bringg - Untitled Article

Bringg

Below are some notable examples of how entire industries are either already being re-shaped or gearing toward a Direct-to-Consumer approach. Although not exactly a ‘Direct-to-Consumer’ example, Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) is also on the rise. Global Megabrands. of their sales. DSD Delivery.

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The Produce Tipping Point: How the Produce Season May Tip the Load-to-Truck Scales

CH Robinson Logistics

Due to the pandemic, we have seen a shift in consumer buying habits, particularly when it comes to shopping ecommerce. Lastly, we know this trend will continue, with 7 out of 10 consumers saying they will “stay online” with their grocery purchases, all this based on IRI data. At the same time, restaurants are starting to reopen.

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Bringg - Untitled Article

Bringg

Below are some notable examples of how entire industries are either already being re-shaped or gearing toward a Direct-to-Consumer approach. Although not exactly a ‘Direct-to-Consumer’ example, Direct-to-Store Delivery (DSD) is also on the rise. Global Megabrands. of their sales. DSD Delivery.