Delivering success: how to thrive in the competitive delivery market

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Online shopping is growing rapidly, with orders made via mobile and tablet devices driving a huge surge in round-the-clock purchasing. Last year, products ordered online generated just over one billion deliveries; by 2018, this number is expected to grow to over 1.35 billion. As the demand for efficient, cheap delivery continues to increase, how can retailers ensure that their business stays ahead of the curve? What should consumers expect in terms of quality, price and speed? And how can logistics providers maintain efficiency, identify potential threats and make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead?

In a recent report, Barclays’ Richard Lowe, Head of Retail and Wholesale and Mike Rigby, Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics, help you to understand this swiftly changing industry, to help you thrive in the online sales and delivery market.