Deep DiveE-Commerce Platforms Make Multibillion-Dollar Investments in Logistics as Online Demand Surges Coresight Research December 9, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith the Covid-19 pandemic having significantly accelerated the growth of e-commerce, the global e-commerce logistics market is booming as platforms strive to meet consumer demands for delivery. In this report, we look at recent investments into logistics capabilities by select e-commerce platforms—including Amazon, Alibaba, Flipkart and JD.com—across six key areas, from facilities to autonomous delivery technologies and last-mile delivery. Click here to read about holiday hiring drives among US retail and logistics firms. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters E-Commerce Platforms Upgrade Logistics: A Deep Dive Six Key Investment Areas Facilities Recruitment of Logistics Staff Partnerships with Logistics Firms Last-Mile Delivery Autonomous Delivery Technologies Cross-Border Fulfillment What We Think Implications for Brands/Retailers Implications for Technology Vendors Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: The Beauty Conversion Architecture: From Discovery to Purchase—Powering Beauty Companies’ Growth in 2025 and BeyondFive Ways AI Is Being Used in Grocery and Mass Retailing—and What’s NextWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create UncertaintyPowering Next-Gen Retail Stores with Advanced Network Connectivity—Data Graphic
