As with everything in our universe, the new supply chain revolution goes through phases. Each one brings with it new needs and expectations, from both consumers and peers, that logistics providers must overcome to continue thriving. Digital technologies have finally matured, ushering in one of these eras. And with it comes a new set of … Continued
Big Data is definitely shaking business processes! Huge amount of heterogeneous data, real-time, machine learning … Big Data is pushing companies and logistics services providers to better collect, analyse and exploit data. The target? Better anticipate customer needs, improve efficiency and performance. Big Data Analytics: logistics becomes more efficient Holding sometimes more data on end-users … Continued
Yes, the agility and resilience of the retailing players are continuously put to the test. First, it was about omnichannel and bots fluidifying the buying experience. Then, data, virtual reality and new services sounded the advent of a personalised and digital user experience. The next level of the retailing revolution is using artificial intelligence to … Continued
Airbnb, Uber, BlaBlaCar … the collaborative economy is changing the world. By 2025, revenue from collaborative platforms is expected to reach $ 83 billion(1). Much more than a culture or working methods shift, it is a real change of business model that must take place. Supply chains are evolving too. The “collaborative way of life” … Continued
Imagine a universal network for logistics operations, shared by everyone involved in the chain… By 2030, logistics services could be global, worldwide. All players in the supply chain would have access to a huge network called the Physical Internet – based on the Digital Internet. It would connect all existing networks to establish the network … Continued
Soon, the world as we know it will only be the memory of another time. Smart city, blockchain, artificial intelligence … the MIT Technology Review backtracked 3 disruptive technologies that should secure our exchanges and improve our daily lives in a very near future. The Smart city: the dream city of tomorrow? The smart city … Continued
Meeting the expectations of young, active and 100% connected parents is one of the ambitions of Blédina-the French leader in baby nutrition. Alexandre Hay, Logistics Manager France at Blédina, explains how logistics is key for the launch and evolution of its new offer “Comme un jeu d’enfant” (child’s play). “Comme un jeu d’enfant”: an online … Continued
Consumers and pet food brands have been focused on ingredients and targeted diets because today’s consumer demands personalised treatment. A requirement that may be a sign of far-reaching changes in buying behaviours. Ekaterina Paltsyna, Logistics & Distribution Manager, explain to us what outsourcing challenges in pet food packaging and co-packing her company faced. We are … Continued
In Europe, 9 out of 10 consumers (1) juggle between the different distribution channels. Ultra-connected, unpredictable and highly educated, when they buy something they are not only looking for a meaning but also for a differentiated experience. In a market where omnichannel has become the standard and where the digital store is a spreading reality, … Continued
Every year around the world, nearly $ 500 billion (1) is spent on trade promotion. However, we are witnessing an in-depth change: consumer behaviour keeps evolving and stores are moving towards the digital era. Millennials, ultra-connected, unpredictable or environmentally friendly, consumers are looking for meaning and requires personalised service. Today, the 3PLs providing integrated co-packing … Continued
After launching Wheely247, the world’s first unmanned and application-controlled convenience store, the Swedish start-up is deploying a 100% standalone mobile store concept for night shopping. The goal: put an end to the hegemony of the big shopping centres and to breathe life to the countryside and the suburbs. Two examples that illustrate how phygital is … Continued
By 2050, the European Union must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 80%-in comparison to 1990 levels. Increasing urbanisation and development of convenience stores in the city centres do not make the task easier. That’s why an increasing number of European metropolises are intensifying restrictions on the circulation of delivery vehicles. Recrudescence of pedestrian zones, … Continued
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