Chris Jones – EVP, Descartes Systems Group Learn more about what logistics organisations expect in 2024 and beyond in our January magazine here. Exiting the pandemic, 2023 was a transitional period for retailers and their supply chain operations. For some organisations, the return to 2019 logistics levels was a welcome relief, while others saw the […]
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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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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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Last mile delivery within retail and ecommerce is complex and vital to get right. It impacts customer satisfaction and experience, repeat business, brand perception and profitability, among other things. Understandably, therefore, logistics and delivery planning teams tend to spend a significant amount of time preparing their delivery routes, developing the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly plans […]
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Supply chain visibility has been a hot innovation topic for more than the last five years, as tracking technology has evolved and more benefits have been identified. But getting past the market hype, what real progress has been made, and what is left to be done to give supply chain and logistics professionals comprehensive visibility […]
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Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its 7th Annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey. The report highlights that top financial performing companies are twice as likely to have the largest percentage increase in their transportation management (TM) IT investments compared to poorer financial performing […]
Continue ReadingDescartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released the results of its second annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce home delivery. The study of over 8,000 consumers across ten European and North American countries provides retailers and logistics organizations with critical insights into consumer purchase and delivery preferences and […]
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Welcome to the latest The Logistics Point Magazine In this edition: Page 6: VIDEO The Power of Retail Tech Russell Holmes, Business Development Manager at AutoStore UK & Ireland Page 9: Micro-hubs Add A Layer of Operational Stability Max Wilson, Founder of SpokeSafe Page 15: Logistics moves away from large hubs. Welcoming the Urban Centre […]
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Sponsored Content Innovation is not easy and there are many challenges along the way. But companies need to be proactive and do things faster than before. We spoke to Chris Jones from Descartes Systems Group about a recent survey the company conducted on innovation in the supply chain across the USA and Europe. What drives […]
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