You can find the presentations from our Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event on the 28th November below. More information is coming soon within our December digital magazine. Join us next year for two exclusive events. You can now become a member in our network and enjoy discounted tickets + a bringing a guest! You […]
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By Thomas Lobert, Solutions Consultant Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes The battle against forced labour in global supply chains has gained momentum in recent times, not least thanks to coverage of the dramatic situation of the Uyghur population in the province of Xinjiang in China and the legislative proposals which have emerged in reaction. In the […]
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Younger shoppers have grown up with smartphones and are at ease with digital commerce. Indeed, Descartes’ last mile study points out that Millennials and Gen Z consumers tend to shop online more, spend more money, and are more likely to increase ecommerce spend (50% vs. 33% of 55+ consumers). Millennials and Gen Z expect more […]
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We are pleased to welcome our latest speaker DispatchTrack to our Urban Logistics & Last Mile event on the 28th November in Central London. You can get a discounted Black Friday ticket now here! DispatchTrack is the leading solution provider of last mile delivery management software, helping top brands around the globe power successful deliveries […]
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Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfilment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfilment practices with Descartes Peoplevox warehouse management system (WMS). Using the solution to improving picking efficiency and accuracy, AYBL […]
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Time is valuable and so consumers demand their deliveries to be as quick as possible. But is the value of speedy delivery really what we need? Costs are skyrocketing and logistics providers and retailers are scratching their heads about what is the point. Would we see a slow down in the delivery process? Would consumers […]
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In today’s retail landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword – it’s a fundamental concern for consumers, that has an impact on retailers. The demand for eco-friendly products and environmentally responsible companies is on the rise. In fact, according to Descartes’ 2023 consumer sentiment study on home delivery sustainability, a sizable 41% of respondents indicated […]
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The last-mile logistics sector has witnessed a significant transformation in recent times, shaped by shifting consumer characteristics, particularly in the wake of the rapid growth in e-commerce and the increased demand for home deliveries spurred by the global pandemic. The last mile, once considered the final leg of a product’s journey from seller to buyer, […]
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You can watch the full video with Gary Rosier-Taylor below. Get your ticket for our Last Mile & E-Com Event now. Meet like-minded logistics professionals, exchange ideas and solve problems. Tickets can be purchased here. How have all the recent crises affected and transformed the last mile and urban deliveries sector? The biggest change has […]
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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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