In a recent white paper, Exel (a contract logistics provider) noted that: “Due to the rapid increase in online sales, many retailers are outgrowing their supply chain infrastructure, forcing a decision of how and where to invest. Because of this unique interaction of e-commerce expectations, rapid growth, and financial uncertainty, the challenge of building flexibility into the retail supply chain structure is now more complex than ever. In the end, solving for these challenges will be the key to success.”

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