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Majority of Shoppers Stay Loyal to Retailers That Offer Free Returns

Many retailers have started charging a returns fee, but research suggests this is causing shoppers to switch, with 49% being less loyal to brands that charge for returns.

You going to buy that? Retailers want to know. Photo: iStock.com/Prostock-Studio

‘Windshipped’ Offers a Vision of an Alternative to Commercial Trucking in Hudson Valley

John Bowermaster’s movie makes a compelling argument for figuring out how to send non-perishable goods by wind and water.

Schooner Apollonia sails across New York Harbor. Photo: Center for Post Carbon Logistics

Majority of Employees Said They Experienced Burnout in 2023

71% of employees said burnout impacted their work with 45% saying they’re not as enthusiastic as they could be, while another 26% said they only performed their required responsibilities.

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Supply Chains in the 5G Era: A Paradigm Shift in Connectivity

The combination of low latency, high bandwidth, massive device connectivity, reliability, and other factors makes 5G technology well-suited for various automation and virtual-enabled technologies across industries.

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How Industry 4.0 is Interwoven into Modern Warehouse Design

It's hard to predict what a warehouse will look like in ten years. But there are several key considerations that can help guide you toward a successful floor design

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Bridging the Decision Abyss

A call to action for supply chain and procurement leaders to demand better intelligence platforms.

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Chinese Luxshare Buys iPhone Assembly Plant from Taiwanese Pegatron

The world’s second-largest iPhone manufacturer will pay $300 million to Pegatron to acquire a 62.5% stake in the company's Shanghai facility.

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Navigating the New Landscape of Supplier Carbon Accounting Responsibility

A future is coming where environmental stewardship is not just a choice but an absolute necessity.

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AI Technology Ensures Supply Chain Integrity Beyond the Holidays

By adopting AI technology to analyze critical enterprise-wide contract data and gain insights into supplier practices, companies can identify red flags and deviations from compliance standards

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Retailers Will Find it Tough to Roll Back Pandemic-Era Return Policies

The solution is not eliminating free returns, but fixing convoluted supply chains and collaborating with shippers to make reverse logistics more affordable.

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How Supply Chain Experts Said They Were Handling the Peak Season Rush

2023’s peak season will have seen supply chain professionals both relying on tried-and-true peak season strategies and testing next-gen solutions.

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Raised Consumer Expectations Puts a Strain on Worker Safety

While retailers and shippers may balk at the prospect of altering the functional status quo, making concrete changes to protect workers will pay dividends in the long run.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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