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6 Supply Chain Trends from 2017 and their Ongoing Progress

Logistics Bureau

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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What is Reverse Logistics?

GlobalTranz

The supply chain of reverse logistics poses some serious challenges, especially with the recent explosion of ecommerce. With ecommerce sales expanding into more non-traditional, oversized items (like refrigerators and other appliances), shippers need to be prepared for the incoming boom of returns. Imagine this scenario.

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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. What 2021’s produce season means for transportation.

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The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. While this trend isn’t new, retailers and manufacturers are still evolving their supply chains to keep pace with customer demand and gain a competitive advantage. So where is the industry heading?

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Why Experiential Retail Might Just be The Secret to Customer Success

Locus

The importance of omnichannel retail strategies and optimizing last-mile fulfilment. Omnichannel strategies enhance the accessibility of shops to consumers, boost sales rates, across multiple touchpoints. Adapting to changing trends is very crucial when it comes to the retail market.

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The Four Seasons of Freight Shipping: What You Need to Know

Freight Center

Safely transporting food so it stays fresh is something food businesses prioritize, and there’s an increase in the use of refrigerated freight and expedited shipping services. Everybody is shipping, and supply chains get a good feel for how well operations are going and what strategy needs to be in place for the upcoming holiday season.

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How manufacturers can monetize data

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Organizations can create subscription-based analytics products and with the data collected from IoT devices monitor and use trends, patterns, and insights about their usage. This strategy creates a subscription-based revenue stream, while the physical good itself is often a one-time purchase. Get onboard with eCommerce.