2024: the year of Generative AI, slower ESG investment & more labour troubles

Exiting the pandemic, 2023 ushered in a transformative period for retailers and their supply chain operations. In 2024, amidst slow economic growth and rising operational costs, retailers are navigating a landscape where customer influence is more pronounced, demanding both enhanced productivity and innovative transport operations. Here’s a glimpse into the trends shaping retailers’ logistics and […]

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Logistics and the Evolution of Social Responsibility: From Buzzword to Business Identity

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of social responsibility has evolved beyond a mere buzzword. It’s no longer seen as a separate facet of corporate operations but a fundamental component of a company’s identity and mission. This is especially true for logistics companies who play a pivotal role in the supply chain, serving as […]

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The Logistics Point November 2023

In this edition: Page 7 – Feature Adapting to the Evolving Last-Mile Logistics Landscape: Meeting Changing Consumer Characteristics;Page 15 – Flexibility for consumers, rigidity for retailers: Welcoming the transformed last mile;Page 17 – Understanding workers’ rights and the gig economy for last mile operations;Page 18 – Balancing convenience and responsibility: The urban logistics dilemma;Page 19 […]

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Here’s how to navigate sanctions in 2023

2022 saw an influx of new sanctions that US companies needed to navigate around, largely due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and resulting sanctions against Russian companies and individuals. As a result, many companies needed to scramble in order to adapt their supply chains and ensure they weren’t doing business with any “blocked” organizations. […]

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