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Generation Z currently makes up 24% of the global population and are set to have significant spending power. This "digitally native" population cohort, born between 1993 and 2007, will be an important customer base in the future. This age cohort is expected to be the most ethnically diverse and tolerant generation yet. It is also a socially and env...

The supply chain market is becoming more complex in a time-constrained environment as speed of delivery and user experience emerge as critical factors; in fact, instant and same-day delivery solutions are now key service differentiators. Firms must rethink their strategies and devise more agile models that leverage economies of scale and still meet...

With the growth of online retail in Europe, the return logistics market is seeing tremendous expansion and giving rise to a range of new participants offering innovative returns models. By 2020, the business for logistics companies focusing on product returns will double. This implies significant growth of nearly 13% over the next 5 years and provi...

09 Aug 2016  |  Global  |  Megatrends

Future of the Internet Economy

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The Internet is changing the way one functions, socializes, and shares information across the globe. With regions expanding beyond the normal boundaries due to the impact of urbanization, there is a need for improved infrastructure channels for being connected. Increased Smartphone adoption rates and broadband technologies have resulted in improved...

Technological innovations such as delivery drones, autonomous driverless cars, and smart factories that have robotic co-workers are already having a profound effect on the way industries function. Widespread adoption of advanced mobile technologies and new platforms and systems are expected. Although it is difficult to predict exactly what advances...

The aim of this study is to research, analyze, and forecast digital retailing in the automotive industry. Digital retailing is creating a revolution in the way cars are being sold or the way a brand is being experienced in prime areas of a city. The research identifies retail strategies and opportunities for future growth of automotive original equ...

The aim of this research service is to provide a strategic overview of the parking industry and its stakeholders in Europe and North America. The study analyses the key operational strategies of parking operators, parking app providers, automakers and their implications on mobility integration. An attempt has been made to understand the major parki...

This research service offers a global outlook (2013) of the EV market. It provides an overview of EV performance in 2012, key markets and challenges. A snapshot of the market for electric buses and trucks is also supplied. A complete review of 2012 and its impact on 2013 is performed.

This study seeks to analyse the impact of global mega trends—including urbanisation, bricks and clicks, connectivity, and multimodality—on the growing market of urban logistics. Urban logistics is a dynamic and crucial subset of the logistics industry, which over the past decade has placed unique demands on the global supply chain. Mega Trends...