Shipping and Logistics: Things You Know, and Some You Don’t

Never has such a bright spotlight been shone on the supply chain as a vital strategic component of business success. The industry is undergoing significant transformation across several key areas, from digitalization to sustainability and building resiliency.Sitting down with John Wharff, Senior Sales Engineering Manager at EasyPost, we walk through five critical aspects that organizations must focus on addressing, solving, and optimizing to futureproof their supply chain strategies in 2024 and beyond.1. Sustainability: Sustainability is no longer a competitive advantage, but an expectation. So, how can companies most successfully embrace sustainable supply chain practices?2. Returns: According to the National Retail Federation, returns for 2023 totaled 743 billion. So, how can companies make the returns process more efficient and cost effective?3. Reliability: How can we best improve the performance and reliability of our supply chains, and what performance standards and metrics are both realistic and achievable?4. Data: How we can access, translate, and use data, not just for better visibility, but to also empower teams with the ability to make more informed decisions?5. Omnichannel: How important is omnichannel fulfilment, and how can approaches be optimized to cut costs, improve the customer experience, and improve operational understanding?Check out the full conversation with John Wharff for insight into each of these trends and more as we uncover the key blind spots, challenges, innovations, and opportunities.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about EasyPost: www.easypost.comLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWEBINAR- Data-Driven Decision Making in Logistics: https://bit.ly/49lt102WEBINAR- Navigating Logistics Disruptions with Advanced Technology and Automated Collaboration: https://bit.ly/42KfZazThis episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Mary Kate Love. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/shipping-logistics-1241