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Smartphone supply chains hit hard as production will decline by as much as 30% in the first half of 2020
Apr 17, 2020
Disruptions across supply chain, particularly those in China, have hit production hard and will slow roll-out of 5G
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US small businesses feeling the pain
Apr 9, 2020
More than two-thirds of small US businesses have seen large drops in demand
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Tracking logistics and transport market sentiment in the current environment
Apr 9, 2020
The eyefortransport team take the pulse of the industry
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COVID-19 prompts US shoppers to stock up
Apr 9, 2020
Grocery stores a bright spot in economic conditions, as total dollar sales per store up 60% as store trips increase 17%, basket sizes increase 37% in mid-March
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E-commerce spurring drive for innovation in third-party logistics industry
Mar 25, 2020
3PL warehouses face rising customer expectations in the new decade, requiring renewed investment in technology
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51% of US retailers are suffering from information overload
Mar 23, 2020
US retailers struggling to understand marketplace and value of IT systems says new report
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Li-Ion battery supply chain: Growing pains or gains?
Mar 11, 2020
Reviewing the state of lithium-ion batteries
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Global supply chain leaders expect weak economic environment in 2020
Mar 10, 2020
Just under a quarter of executives expect poor growth or a recession in the next year
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Electric Vehicle (EV) battery market set for explosive growth over next five years
Mar 10, 2020
Forecasts estimate that the EV battery market will have a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 38% from 2020 to 2025
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Cost of trade set to become bigger burden to supply chains in 2020
Mar 3, 2020
More than two thirds of supply chain leaders believe that costs are going to rise
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Freight rates forecast to rise 10-20%
Mar 2, 2020
IMO 2020 regulations to lower sulphur in ship fuel are expected to push up rates this year
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Companies across supply chain look to cut costs in tougher 2020 environment
Feb 25, 2020
Two thirds of retailers, suppliers and manufacturers see cost reduction as their biggest challenge
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There’s a generation gap in how consumers view sustainability
Feb 25, 2020
Millennials are nearly twice as likely to say that they are willing to pay for more ecofriendly products when compared to Baby Boomers
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Companies across supply chain look to cut costs in tougher 2020 environment
Feb 18, 2020
Two thirds of retailers, suppliers and manufacturers see cost reduction as their biggest challenge this year
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Warehouse automation at the heart of logistics technology in 2020
Feb 6, 2020
Warehouse automation is set to be a critical area for investment and development across 2020 according to eft’s new report
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New research: Supply chain hot trends report: 2020 & beyond
Feb 5, 2020
Check out our latest whitepaper where 601 senior supply chain executives from across the globe predict the future of the industry.
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52% of consumers have abandoned an online purchase out of fear of a difficult return process
Jan 21, 2020
Returns management importance becoming more important as half of US consumers have abandoned purchases due to returns policies and bought multiple variations of the same item with the intention of returning
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Packaging in logistics set to transform says new survey
Jan 20, 2020
DHL survey reveals that packaging will be in the spotlight over the next five years as companies and customers demand sustainable packaging materials and less waste
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Report expects automated systems in logistics and fulfilment to explode over next 20 years
Jan 16, 2020
Report forecasts that the market for mobile robotics and drones in delivery and warehousing is likely to $290 Billion by 2040
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Smart, connected supply chains are the future of freight
Jan 15, 2020
New report from Deloitte expects supply chains to become more data-centric with connectivity allowing mor automation and accurate forecasting
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Emerging technologies, micro-fulfilment centres and more diversity to define 2020
Jan 14, 2020
DHL believes these are the key trends that will transform logistics and supply chains in 2020
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New white paper: Surviving global uncertainty
Jan 14, 2020
Download our new white paper for free and understand how to mitigate supply chain risk
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90% of leading 3PLs see value-added services as a key differentiator says report
Dec 2, 2019
3PLs will need to expand their offerings in order to compete, such as better options to track and trace shipments
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Planning challenges abound in retail supply chain
Nov 27, 2019
Forecasting, visibility, capacity to react to changes and system integration are the key issues, with few happy in their planning capacity to handle these challenges says new report
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Retailers still not planning enough for home delivery
Nov 25, 2019
Retailers do not consider home and same-day delivery as critical for the future as other segments of the retail supply chain, with potentially negative consequences