Bringoz Industry Weekly 5/26

lectric vehicle deliveries for commercial fleets doubled in 2023. PepsiCo Beverages North America plans to add 50 Tesla electric semi-trucks to its California fleet.  Retail foot traffic is expected to fully recover to 2019 levels by Q3 this year. Read about these stories and more in our weekly industry news roundup.

A new report found that the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEV) for commercial fleets in the U.S. surged in 2023, as companies have begun to plan for larger investments down the road. Over 26,000 BEV buses, trucks and vans were delivered in 2023, twice the number seen in the previous year. Of that total, commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks made up 90% of all BEV deliveries, 95% of which came from Ford and Rivian. Read more.

PepsiCo Beverages North America plans to add 50 Tesla electric semi-trucks to its California fleet as part of the company’s mission to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. The company plans to rollout the trucks throughout the next several months. The trucks will operate out of the company’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno. Pepsi will also add 75 Ford E-Transit electric vans to its California fleet at its 13 locations for deliveries and service support. Read more.

Foot traffic is expected to fully recover to 2019 levels by Q3 this year, and surpass pre-pandemic levels by 2025, according to a report by CBRE. In 2023, average monthly foot traffic in 10 prime retail districts recovered to 81% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Offline sales surged to 78.1% in 2022, while digital growth tapered off at 21.9% compared to 2019 when digital sales grew 53.5%. Read more.

Ensuring smooth delivery operations is critical for maintaining customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. However, navigating the complexities of delivery operations can present various challenges for companies, from logistical hurdles to providing customers with the types of delivery experiences they have come to expect. Here are some common challenges in delivery management and strategies to overcome them. Read more.

Delivery management software enables companies to automate, orchestrate and manage the end-to-end process of delivery operations. By integrating various aspects of the delivery process into a single platform, businesses can coordinate and optimize their delivery operations more effectively. Here’s a look at how businesses can leverage delivery management software to achieve better delivery performance. Read more.

Sustainability has become an increasingly important consideration for businesses across industries. B2B distribution is no exception. Increasing pressure from customers, investors, and government regulators are pushing companies to implement more sustainable practices. Here’s a look at the significance of sustainability in B2B distribution and some steps businesses can take to promote sustainability in their distribution processes. Read more.

Embracing automation is crucial for retailers to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and adapt to today’s competitive retail landscape. Here are some ways in which brick-and-mortar retailers are using digital technologies to improve the customer experience, expand in new markets, and grow in the ever-evolving retail industry. Read more.