Leveraging Local Pickup to Enhance Retail Traffic

Offered the structure of supply-chain, storage facility and warehouse layouts, many decision-makers choose to see them in-person when surveying areas for acquisitions, growths and sales, as well as first-hand observations of operations. Therefore, we anticipate we will see a boost in mid-market mergers and acquisitions in the supply-chain and logistics segments as 2021 opens, offering people can go out and fulfill one another to get them done.

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In 2021, customers will buy more delivery than ever previously. Now that customers are comfortable with shipment, anticipate them to increase their frequency across industries.

And when customers recognize with purchasing delivery in general, anticipate them to start buying in new areas too, specifically following a positive shipment experience. In food delivery, this will result in companies enhanced for delivery, like combo cooking areas or non-traditional preparation areas. Sellers will adjust in other areas, too, leaning toward low-rent choices such as micro fulfillment centers that highlight deliverability over a storefront.

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Why Next-Gen WMS Platforms Will Define 2026 Logistics

As the demand for delivery speeds up, the value of shipment automation increases too. In 2021, expect to see little movements toward automation, such as increased financing for drones and autonomous car business. That said, these shifts are most likely to be small. The opportunities are promising, however the obstacles are large.