Survey: fast shipping wins more customers than discounted prices
Merchants say offers of 1-to-2-day shipping is key to convincing online shoppers to click “buy,” Ware2Go study says.

Consumer spending drives V-shaped recovery from pandemic recession, Drewry says
E-commerce shopping soars as buyers find more cash in their pockets after shutdowns cancel costs of commuting, vacations, and entertainment.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

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DTC logistics evolution here to stay...
To succeed in this new world driven by fast-moving e-commerce and ever-shifting customer demands, smarter brands are moving away from a reliance on selling through retailers and going direct.
Reflections
Butterflies are pretty, but they are hell on a supply chain.
Supply chains are not the closed systems that macroeconomists posit. There are always unexpected external influences at the microeconomic level.

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Logistics

Peak season to test retooled supply chains
Businesses continue to adjust to pandemic-related challenges, including accelerated e-commerce and related delivery demands, survey shows.

Manufacturing

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Finance

Hectic merger activity in 3PL sector could return in 2021, CSCMP panel says
Investors have paused much acquisition activity during pandemic, but are still gathering data on new targets.

Strategy

Report: Get ready for a peak season ‘like no other’
Slower brick-and-mortar sales, a longer shopping season, and a second e-commerce surge are all on the table as retailers and supply chains ready for the holiday shopping season.

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Building the continuous supply chain to unlock agility, velocity, and resiliency

With its ability to respond in real time across the network, Infor Supply Chain Management can help increase productivity, while meeting the internal and external demands of a...

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Technology

Warehouse automation market set for long-term gains
Market size is expected to be 6% higher than pre-pandemic estimates by 2023, driven by growing demand for microfulfillment in the grocery industry, study shows.

Whitepapers

Research Report: New Rules for Supply Chain Insights, Collaboration and Overall Resiliency
Learn about three capabilities that are now deemed essential for supply chain management and IT teams.
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Logistics 2030 – Navigating a Disruptive Decade (Year 2 Report)
Over the next 10 years, supply chain professionals will encounter many challenges and rapid change. In this report, we've conducted interviews, surveys, and focus groups to assess the strategies, requirements, and tools that will shape supply chains and drive success over the next decade.
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Industry Data Points

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Logistics Managers Index

41.2 in January, down 10 percent compared to December
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FTR Shippers Conditions Index

Rose to 8.8 in July, up 2 points from November; strongest reading since June 2018.
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National Retail Federation

Retail sales up 0.4 percent in January from November and up 4.6 percent year-over-year

New Products

Retrocausal Unveils RetroActivity Software for Improved Quality Control in Manufacturing Assembly
Powered by Artificial Intelligence, this breakthrough system is designed to catch assembly errors in real-time instead of at the end of the assembly line
Softbox Launches Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution in the U.S. for the Cold Chain Pharma Industry
Softbox, a leading global innovator and provider of temperature control packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical, life science, and cold chain logistics industries, recently launched its newest innovation --- Tempcell™ ECO -- in the U.S.
CONECT's Virtual 2020 Northeast Cargo Symposium
Event: CONECT's Virtual 2020 Northeast Cargo Symposium

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Ruan Celebrates Our Professional Drivers

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2020 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 13-19. While Ruan strives to show our drivers appreciation every day, we want to take this special opportunity to thank all of our professional drivers for their hard work and dedication. Connect with...

E-Commerce

Online marketplaces seize growing revenue share during pandemic e-commerce boom
Retailers look to return online sales to their own websites, Geodis and Accenture survey shows.

Third-Party Logistics

3PLs, 4PLs, and beyond …
Logistics service providers expand and transform their offerings in response to changing needs and demands from shippers and other customers.

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