Deep Dive 13 minutes PremiumE-Commerce Platforms Make Multibillion-Dollar Investments in Logistics as Online Demand Surges Coresight Research December 9, 2020 What's InsideWith 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 This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: 4Q22 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Retailers See Mixed Results as Discretionary Demand Remains WeakWeinswig’s Weekly: Walmart Leans In on Automation To Boost MarginsWeinswig’s Weekly: Helping the Retail Ecosystem Understand Generative AI and Its OpportunitiesSecondhand Chic: US Fashion Resale Market Growth Driven by Vintage and Luxury Demand; Signs of Profitability
