1、Special Edition:Ecommerce State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report2Special Edition:Ecommerce State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry ReportTable of Contents040710SECTION 01Facing the New Realities of Ecommerce SECTION 02Diversifying Your Warehouse for EcommerceSECTION 03Prepare Your Wa

2、rehouse for the Onslaught of Ecommerce3Special Edition:Ecommerce State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry ReportMuch has changed since the release of the 2020 State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report in January.Social distancing,sheltering-in-place,and closures of non-essential business

3、es have transformed the lives of millions of Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.This“new reality”is reshaping the way we live,the way we work,and the way we shop.Moreover,consumer behavior is quickly evolving to embrace online shopping purchaseseven with lengthened delivery times for non-essential

4、 items.Ecommerce purchases and revenue have steadily climbed over the past few years.As we previously reported,165 billion packages were shipped in the United States in 2019,raising environmental concerns as consumers continue to buy more online.Not surprisingly,ecommerce order growth is up 54%compa

5、red to this time last year,heavily stimulated by consumer buying shifts driven by stay at home orders.With buying habits continuing to evolve,the logistics community must prepare to meet consumer demands.This is especially true for warehouses who want to take advantage of accelerating digital engage

6、ment for online shopping.With these trends becoming permanent fixtures,new technology,best practice workflows,and partnerships will be integral for supply chain industry key players.This new normal only confirms the necessity for 3PLs to adopt ecommerce best practices to drive customer growth and sa