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Descartes: Online Consumers Frustrated With Frequent Delivery Problems

Out of 8,000 consumers surveyed, 63% said they took some sort of negative action after encountering delivery problems.

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Survey: Brands Balancing Cost of Fast Delivery With High Demand

Nearly half of consumers surveyed said that they would be unlikely to purchase an item if the delivery time was too slow.

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Decarbonizing Transportation Supply Chains

With transportation contributing to 16.2% of global emissions, embracing sustainability in all transportation modes is essential for long-term success and a greener future.

How Transportation Collaboration Drives More Effective Deliveries

Opportunities to share shipping lanes can encourage the unlikeliest of partners to put aside competitive differences for a supply chain win-win.

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Watch: Why Tech Is Playing Catchup With E-Commerce Customer Expectations

Farrukh Mahboob, founder and chief executive officer of PackageX, explains why technological advances aren't keeping pace with the intensifying service demands of e-commerce customers.

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Next-Generation Packaging Brings Reliability and Visibility to Supply Chains

The “next generation” of packaging must meet strict standards of recyclability, reusability, compostability, biodegradability and traceability.

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The Challenges of Small-Parcel Shipments for Distributors

The growth in e-commerce in recent years has led to a surge in small-parcel volumes. Distributors are struggling to keep up with the deluge of shipments to consumers and businesses.

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Ensuring Freshness: The Path to Sustainable Perishable Logistics

The trend in online perishable food sales poses a unique and complex logistical challenge.

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Survey: Furniture Home Delivery Service Key to Customer Loyalty

Retailers are being forced to adapt to the emphasis buyers of home furnishing now put on overall service and last-mile delivery experience, over brand loyalty.

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Watch: How the Parcel Sector Is Stepping Up to Meet Customer Demands

Arthur Axelrad, chief executive officer and founder of Dispatch Science, brings us up to date on technology trends among couriers and parcel carriers serving the last mile.

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Same-Day Delivery: Pricey, But Worth It

Including same-day delivery options is good for business, bringing long-term, strategic benefits that should counter the typical six-figure cost of setting it up.

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Walmart to Sell AI Truck Routing Tool to Other Companies

Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO2.

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