Growth of ecommerce is undeniable and it goes through the multiplication of channels. Figures from Eurostat show for example that between 2008 and 2018 the percentage of EU companies selling via ecommerce rose from 13 to 20%. It is a worldwide trend developing at varying speeds in all countries. The retail sector has seen some … Continued
The retail revolution is happening fast. Innovations, whether we talk about the product itself, production processes, or distribution, are exploding, especially in Asia. Consumers’ expectations are shifting: ultra-fast and accurate delivery, ultra-personalization, smoothest experience online, and off-line are now the minimum requirements. In this New Retail era, companies need to move from traditional sales management … Continued
Together with experts from the 4CF strategic foresight company, FM Logistic is publishing the report “Logistics 2040”. The document identifies and describes possible scenarios for the development of the logistics industry over the next 20 years. The scenarios should not be considered as forecasts for the future. They do depict probable futures that one day … Continued
Pooling empowers better service, savings and optimizes stock levels for a sustainable supply chain. Pooling is a collaborative solution that adds value by grouping together logistic and transportation processes. Deliveries are pooled from multiple manufacturers with compatible products destined for matching distribution networks. A pioneer in pooling since the early 2000s, FM Logistic currently uses … Continued
Omnichannel logistics create a consumer-centric, seamless sales experience no matter what the purchase path (store, mobile or online). Synchronizing the shopping ecosystem, however, requires supply chain innovation to create smooth online and offline processes. It gives retailers a competitive edge with connected consumers. Consumers now want to be able to shop anywhere, anytime, including options … Continued
Over the last few years, the consumer behaviour has been shifting to a more demanding and more selective relationship with brands. Today, shoppers juggle between all distribution channels : the online channel, which only increases with the current Covid19 period and the offline one. They also define new sharp requirements: traceability, origin of products, local … Continued
Major marketing pushes like Cyber Monday and Black Friday weekend report record online shopping surges that stretch logistics to the limit. Moreover, the trend of e-commerce is only going to amplify in view of the Covid situation. To meet peak demand, e-retailers need an action plan that is data driven and focused on predictive intelligence … Continued
Sustainability is no longer an option, whatever your business. Whether it is to meet consumers’ expectations or for cost-saving purposes or efficiency goals, retailers and e-commerce players are moving towards greener operations. What is the current state of play? How can you get started with a sustainability project? How can you get a more efficient … Continued
In retail or e-commerce, order picking usually represents more than 50% of your warehouse HR costs*. This the reason why working constantly on improving your box picking process is crucial. Here are 8 suggestions to get you started. 1) Put the fastest-moving items close to your shipment area First, minimize agents’ travel distance and boost … Continued
With the saturation of the urban space and the intensification of logistics flows, especially with the rise of e-commerce, major cities and logistics companies need to coordinate their actions and rethink their approach to logistics. This even more true in a context of Omnichannel and eco-conscious consumers transform the supply chain. The urban logistics market … Continued
The last mile of any delivery has always been the most complicated part of the whole logistics supply chain. Despite being the shortest part of any good’s journey, its inherent complexities make it the most expensive. In fact it can account for up to 53% of the total delivery cost. But profit margins are not … Continued
The omnichannel boom, the comeback of convenience stores, the success of click & collect and urban express delivery … a wind of transformation is blowing on logistics. A mutation that goes hand in hand with the emergence of a new generation of consumers: the Millennials. Ultra connected and idealistic, they should represent 75% of the … Continued
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