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These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement

GlobalTranz

To answer that question, let us turn our attention to some of the key top logistics trends we’ll see over the next 12 months, in part as a response to the growing customer experience movement. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018. Yet, some may be asking, “why has demand increased so much?”

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The Race for Last Mile Drones

Logistics Viewpoints

However, more and more companies are exploring the use of last mile drones, hoping to bring down the cost of deliveries while improving customer service. Here are six last mile drones to be on the lookout for, in no particular order. This would make Lockeford among the first US locations to enjoy free drone delivery within 30 minutes.

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Ecommerce Continues Move Toward Heavier Freight Purchases

247 Customs Broker

[og_img] With the spread of COVID-19, expect a rise in e-commerce orders - the industry is used to small package deliveries, but shippers of heavier… The post Ecommerce Continues Move Toward Heavier Freight Purchases appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Overcoming The Current Supply Chain Labor Shortage

ShipLilly

This trend was experienced among both semi-skilled and skilled workers. These workers would be deployed in its order fulfillment and package delivery departments. The industry must contend with a trend towards automation of essential operations. This trend was taking place long before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

An emerging trend over the last few years has been “dry January” where people abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year. The company announced last year that Amazon Prime customers in Lockeford, CA, will start receiving package deliveries by drone by the end of 2022. Or, you can type “package” into your search bar.

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Amazon’s New Delivery Service Partners Initiative Expands Their Delivery Network Using Franchised Fleets

Bringg

As the volume for deliveries grows, this new franchise model is yet another strategy for Amazon to expand their delivery logistics network. With setup costs starting at $10,000, Amazon said that the owner of the package delivery franchise can expect to earn up to $300,000 in annual profit.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Today, eCommerce is the primary driver of small package logistics. More importantly, small packages make up $82.2