Bringoz Industry Weekly 11/23

etail investments in faster delivery options are paying off. Walmart and Home Depot are seeing increasing sales and customer satisfaction as customer demand for faster delivery continues to grow. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

Walmart’s revenue grew to $179.5B in the third quarter behind a 27% jump in global eCommerce sales led by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery, and its third-party marketplace. Sales for same-day delivery increased almost 70%, with nearly 35% of store-fulfilled orders delivered in under three hours. Increased deployment of supply chain automation has improved efficiency across distribution and eCommerce fulfillment centers. Read more.

Aaron Gaba, VP of Business Development at Bringoz, will share his insights at the NEXUS Innovation Platform on December 2 at 2:00PM CET. The topic of the discussion will be: Automotive Aftermarket Logistics Reimagined: Digitalization, Automation & the Future of Freight. The event will feature startup pitches, expert insights, and a panel discussion. Register here.

Home Depot’s investments in faster order fulfillment are paying off, driving greater customer engagement and higher sales. Faster delivery, fueled by using both distribution centers and stores to get products to customers, drove a more than 4% increase in customer satisfaction scores. Higher on-shelf product availability and new features for professional customers are also improving customer satisfaction. Read more.

In the fast-evolving world of logistics, with complex delivery networks and changing customer expectations, finding the right balance between efficiency, cost-effectiveness and performance has never been more critical. Here’s a look at four strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs while improving efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Read more.

Same-day delivery has emerged as a game-changer in the retail industry. From sophisticated delivery management software to automated warehouses and autonomous delivery vehicles, technology is reshaping how businesses fulfill customer demands. Here’s a look at how technology is transforming same-day delivery. Read more.

Modernizing delivery management allows customers to get what they need faster and creates benefits for shippers, carriers, and customers. Delivery management technology provides businesses with the capabilities they need to manage a fast, reliable, and efficient delivery operation. Here’s a look at five tools companies need in their delivery management toolbox. Read more.