E-Commerce Platforms Make Multibillion-Dollar Investments in Logistics as Online Demand Surges

What's Inside

With 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.

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CONTENTS

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

E-Commerce Platforms Upgrade Logistics: A Deep Dive

Six Key Investment Areas

1. Facilities
2. Recruitment of Logistics Staff
3. Partnerships with Logistics Firms
4. Last-Mile Delivery
5. Autonomous Delivery Technologies
6. Cross-Border Fulfillment

What We Think

Implications for Brands/Retailers

Implications for Technology Vendors