Bringoz Industry Monthly 10/28

evolutionParts is working with Walmart GoLocal to expand same-day delivery. Amazon’s shift to a regional fulfillment network exceeded the company’s expectations, resulting in faster delivery speeds. Retailers are investing in technology solutions to overcome returns challenges. Read about these stories and more in our latest bi-monthly industry news roundup.

Automotive parts eCommerce platform RevolutionParts is working with Walmart GoLocal to expand same-day delivery. The collaboration is part of RevolutionParts’ growing suite of delivery offerings known as RP Shipping. Automotive parts buyers and sellers can order products online via the RevolutionParts platform, including OEM replacement parts, and choose same-day delivery at checkout. Read more.

Amazon’s shift to a regional fulfillment network exceeded the company’s expectations, making “more impact than we optimistically expected,” President and CEO Andrew Jassy said during a Q3 earnings call. The benefits come in many forms, including higher stock levels and improved connectivity between different facilities and delivery stations, resulting in shorter delivery routes and faster delivery speeds. Read more.

Seventy-four percent of retailers cited returns as their top challenge, according to a new survey from Zebra Technologies. Seventy percent of retailers say the pressure is mounting to improve the efficiency and expense of managing online orders, returns, and the fulfillment process. The majority of retailers plan to deploy reverse logistics technology and other technology solutions by 2026 to better manage fulfillment pressures. Read more.

The healthcare supply chain is a complex system that ensures the timely and reliable delivery of medical products and services. Healthcare supply chain management is a critical aspect of delivering quality patient care and ensuring the availability of essential medical products. While the healthcare industry plays a crucial role in saving lives, it also faces numerous challenges. Here’s a look at some significant challenges in healthcare supply chain management. Read more.

Healthcare logistics has been increasingly relying on automation to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality. Automation and advancements in technology can help streamline logistics processes, minimize errors, and improve patient care. Here’s a look at three technologies that are enhancing healthcare logistics and driving the industry forward. Read more.

As online shopping continues to embed itself in our daily lives, the healthcare sector has made strides in embracing digital transformation. Customers can order what they need from the comfort of their homes, driving the need for agile and efficient logistics operations. Here’s a look at the effects of eCommerce on healthcare logistics and how eCommerce is reshaping the way medical supplies and pharmaceuticals are delivered. Read more.