Bringoz Industry Weekly 10/19

ogistics disruptions cost the global tech sector $16 billion annually. U.S. health systems and labs are losing millions of dollars due to avoidable last-mile delivery mistakes. DoorDash is partnering with Waymo for a new autonomous delivery pilot. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

A new study by DP World has found that disruptions in logistics services result in annual losses of about $16 billion for the global technology sector. Ninety-one percent of respondents identified geopolitical instability and trade uncertainty as major influences on their supply chain strategy over the next three years. The report notes that integrated and resilient logistics systems can help address these challenges and lower disruption-related costs. Read more.

U.S. health systems and labs are losing millions of dollars due to avoidable last-mile logistics errors, according to a new white paper from L.E.K. Consulting and MedSpeed. Over 50% of nurses reported that medical courier errors delayed or canceled at least one procedure in the past year. Health systems should reassess how they select and evaluate providers across the final mile in order to ensure reliable and timely delivery. Read more.

DoorDash is piloting an autonomous delivery service in the metro Phoenix area with Waymo. Testing of the service in metro Phoenix is now underway, with plans to launch broader commercial operations later in 2025. DoorDash customers in the area may be matched with a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle for deliveries from participating retailers. Read more.

The holiday season is the most lucrative and competitive time of year for retailers. Yet even as online traffic grows, many retailers still struggle with a costly challenge: cart abandonment. Here’s how retailers can take practical steps to minimize cart abandonment and increase online sales during the holidays. Read more.

The holiday season is a critical time for retailers, not just for driving sales but for managing returns. As consumers increasingly buy online and across multiple channels, the volume, cost, and complexity of returns have grown. Here’s a look at three ways companies can manage holiday returns more efficiently. Read more.

From hospitals and clinics to laboratories and pharmacies, every touchpoint in the healthcare sector relies on effective logistics. This is particularly important for life-saving drugs requiring special handling and transportation to maintain effectiveness. Here’s a look at some factors driving pharmaceutical delivery demand. Read more.