Key Last-Mile Delivery Metrics You Should Know, Why Logistics Data Matters in Retail, IKEA's $2.2 Billion Investment and More

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#1:?Last-Mile Delivery Insights: Key Industry Metrics You Need to Know

Traditional courier and postal companies are facing increasing competition from new entrants, including #startups and gig #economy platforms that offer on-demand delivery services. Looking for ways to beat the competition in the last-mile delivery space? Here are some key parcel delivery metrics that you will find useful in?Transport Intelligence's recent report.

#2: Why Logistics Data Matters in Retail

#Data?is a crucial asset in the world of modern?#retail. Data has the potential to transform every aspect of a?#retailer's business, from customizing offerings for individual customers across various channels to facilitating a more dynamic and adaptable?#supplychain. Discover how exactly retailers can benefit from?#logistics?data here.

#3: Leveraging AI to Enhance Shipping Visibility and Decision Making

In a recent episode of Leaders in Tech & E-Commerce Podcast,?Rushit Shah, Managing Director, APAC and North America of?Alcott Global?interviewed?Ami Daniel, CEO & Co-founder of?Windward. During the session, they discussed Ami's journey to becoming the company CEO, how Windward processes large amounts of #data, and many more. Check out the full episode here.

#4: Zalando to Launch ChatGPT-Powered Fashion Assistant in Select Countries

Zalando?will soon launch a first beta version of a #fashion assistant based on #ChatGPT across their app and web platforms. With the new fashion assistant, customers will be able to navigate through Zalando’s assortment using their own words or fashion terms, making the process more intuitive and natural. Find out more.

#5: CPKC Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Schneider to Handle Mexico Shipments

Schneider?has announced a multi-year agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to provide an intermodal?#transportation?service on CPKC’s north-south corridor connecting the United States and #Mexico. With CPKC's extensive system of rail lines and terminals, Schneider will be able to better serve its expanding client base.?Learn more.

#6: IKEA Invests $2.2+ Billion to Bolster Omnichannel Growth in the US

?IKEA?is?investing more than $2.2 billion to grow its #omnichannel capabilities in the United States over the next three years. With this plan,?IKEA?expects to bring the brand closer to US customers, both digitally and physically, and continue to pursue its vision of making the #shopping experience convenient for everyone. Read more.

#7: GEODIS Strengthens Presence in the US by Opening Two New Gateways

GEODIS?has officially announced that its D2C #crossborder delivery service will open two new gateways in the?United States: JFK and LAX. With the addition of these two new gateways,?GEODIS?will now have more capacity to?ensure the shortest transit times for its customers, especially for packages sent to #Canada. More details here.

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