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Why Sustainable Home Delivery Results in Greater Sales and Profitability

Logistics Viewpoints

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how are these two trends mutually beneficial? That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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Locus For Retail – 4 Walls Excellence

Locus

A recent study predicts that the number of warehouses globally will rise from 151,000 in 2020 to 180,000 by 2025. In addition to this increase, there’s an emerging trend of converting retail spaces into mini warehouses. The concept of “Four Walls Excellence” is key to this.

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Sustainable home delivery is a win-win

Logistics Business Magazine

Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. So, how can these two trends be mutually beneficial? That’s exactly what the recent study “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity” concluded.

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The 411 on Social Proof

Ship Monk

Think of the last time you purchased a product or service based on the recommendation of a friend, family member, or your favorite social media influencer. Yup, even dinosaurs looked to fellow terrifying reptiles for guidance on their buying habits. Customer Testimonials & Case Studies. Let’s begin! What Is Social Proof?

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Implementing Last-mile Delivery Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

Studies show that 88% of consumers have abandoned online shopping carts due to unsatisfactory delivery terms, and 85% of customers will not shop with a retailer again after a poor delivery experience. To remain competitive, retailers and carriers must excel in the crucial last-mile delivery stage.

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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Theme 2: Online buying will fuel home delivery growth, challenges and new strategies. In the same ecommerce study, over 72% of consumers experienced a delivery failure over a three-month period. The only bright note is that shipping costs will be a fraction of what they were over the last several years. Figure 1: U.S.

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Last Mile Shipping Success Requires a Holistic Approach

Talking Logistics

Crowdsourcing apps, same-day delivery, and ecommerce trends continue to impact last mile delivery expectations. A recent study from The American Transportation Research Institute showed that many companies are trying to move fulfillment closer to their customers. Managing delivery exceptions for excellent customer experience.