Gary Rosier-Taylor from Descartes Systems Group was a keynote speaker at our Urban Logistics & Last Mile event in Central London on November 28th. Gary shed light on the transformative impact of the last mile, a crucial stage where consumer choices shape the evolving consumer landscape. The shift in consumer behaviour has significantly diverted from […]
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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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The last mile is always in focus and when you couple it with e-commerce things become even better. The Logistics Point is pleased to share the first of our speakers for Last Mile & E-Com Online Event on the 22nd November. We have prepared some great experts who will dive deep into the world of […]
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‘Post Covid-19 logistics in urban centres is at a turning point,’ began Marcus Hurd, Head of Hub-to-Home operations at the last mile company Stuart. Hurd opened the first day of the Last Mile Month Webinar Series on the 5th October, organised by The Logistics Point. The first day was dedicated to exploring warehousing options along […]
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Welcome to the November 2021 edition of The Logistics Point. Learn more about COP26 and its impact on logistics; how to choose the right e-fulfilment partner; why to start planning Peak 2022 now; how to best track your goods in motion; and join the 400+ attendees of our Last Mile Month by rewatching the recordings.
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Watch on the 26th October at 10 am UK time the final webinar from the Last Mile Month series on why a sustainable last mile is beneficial for cities and the society. Add the date to your calendar here! Find out more about the speakers below. Daniel Bianco, Transport planner at Brighton & Hove City […]
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As logistics organisations are looking to become more sustainable and make their operations greener, cargo bikes are becoming an important part of the provided service. The Logistics Point spoke to Charlie Ford, independent fleet consultant at Hatat Solutions about how logistics firms can choose the right bike, what changes are needed to the existing infrastructure […]
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Last mile can be cheaper than the price of gas, believes Charles Jolley, CEO of the last mile specialist URB-E. The company uses micro-containers to deliver goods in New York City and improve the final mile experience for its customers and consumers. Watch the full presentation Charles gave on the 12th October during the webinar […]
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Implementing technology along the last mile is not an easy task and where should you even begin? For Vince Martinelli from RightHand Robotics the answer is picking. Vince will deliver the keynote session on the Last Mile & Technology Webinar on the 19th October at 10am UK time. Add the event to your calendar or […]
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Join us today at 10 am UK time for one hour of last mile insights and discussions about last mile order fulfilment. Watch here: Speakers: Louisa Hosegood, Digital and Strategy Director, Bis Henderson Consulting. Sam Keam, Co-Founder, Zedify UK. Charles Jolley, CEO, URB-E Seb Robert, CEO, Gophr
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