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Not So Happy Returns This Post-Holiday Season

This article discusses the growing challenge of product returns for retailers, especially in e-commerce. It highlights changing return policies, the high costs associated with returns, and various strategies retailers are adopting to manage this issue more effectively. CopyRetry

The Rise of the Agile Supply Chain

The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains. The article argues that agility is now essential for success. It explores agility and how companies can achieve it through digital transformation, risk management, and other strategies.

Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile

Supply chains were disrupted by the pandemic, but they adapted. Now, agility is key to success. This article explores what agility means in logistics and how businesses can achieve it through tech, data analysis, and diversification.

Ukraine and the Supply Chain

E-commerce growth strains last-mile delivery, raising costs and creating traffic congestion. This article explores innovative solutions like autonomous cargo systems and AI for warehouses. It also discusses efforts for sustainable deliveries with electric vehicles and route optimization.

Trends 2022: Supply Chain

The article discusses significant trends in supply chain management for 2022. Key takeaways include increased focus on digital transformation, supply chain visibility, and resilience. Technology like AI and automation is expected to play a significant role. More investment will likely be in 3PL and 4PL services, micro-warehouses, and more extensive storage facilities. Sustainability and talent shortages are also pressing issues. Supply chains are expected to become more adaptable and responsive to disruptions.

Shipping Containers and Supply Chain Snarls: Is There a Way Out?

Port congestion is blamed on finger-pointing and limited space for containers. In this article, we explore collapsible containers as a solution to create more space at ports. These containers fold up to reduce storage footprint, but their higher upfront cost is a hurdle to widespread adoption.