Industrial & Logistics: The Development of Real Estate Investments
Logistics is nowadays a key segment in terms of investment in real estate and this trend seems to continue in the nearest future. ‘Industrial & logistics’ is the most requested real… more
Culture and Taxation: The Global Evolution of Ecommerce Trade
Cross-border ecommerce has opened a worldwide market place to consumers. The idea of a truly global perspective in shopping however does not always translate to reality, with consumer… more
Logistics design to support E-commerce
E-commerce is expected to grow by + 20% in 2017, thanks to strategic logistics design in a sector that does not know any crisis.
Netcomm, the well-known Italian e-commerce association, forecasts a growth of +20% for… more
E-commerce Logistics: What are Final Customers’ Expectations? Part 2 of 2
This post concludes our two-part article on the aspects of e-commerce logistics. Today we continue to study the delivery issues from the point of view of the end-customer and the impact it creates for e-retailers and… more
E-commerce Logistics: What are Final Customers’ Expectations? Part 1 of 2
Shopping on-line, you take free and fast delivery for granted, as many other things like simple returns and exchange policy. But what do retailers and logistics providers have to do with their supply chain to ensure an… more
The role of flexibility in e-commerce logistics
In the last decade, the logistics sector may be considered as one of the most change and innovation-driven industries, going far beyond mere handling activities.
The ability… more
4 Ways Omni-Channel Retailers Can Step Up Their Shipping Game
Following the 2015 Europe 500 ranking, Europe is the second biggest e-commerce market in the world, after China and ahead of the U.S.A. One of the key factors for customers to choose… more
Reverse Logistics: The Biggest Retail Problem Technology Has Yet To Solve
From November to December, retail stores and websites were flooded with shoppers looking to buy the perfect items for everyone on their holiday shopping list. Long lines at… more
Challenges of the Last Mile Delivery in Serving E-Commerce Business
As e-commerce sales continue to grow, last-mile delivery becomes a key enabler for retailers and manufacturers in delivering their products to the end-consumer. What they want… more
Europe: growing trend for shopping direct from manufacturers puts pressure on logistics
According to E-commerce Europe, e-commerce sales in the EU have risen to €477 billion in 2015. This evolution is due to a new context, where any smartphone… more