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President and CEO, Michael Manzione, Shares Insight on eCommerce Industry Growth and the Future of R

Rakuten Super Logistics President and CEO shares insight on 2020 growth for the eCommerce industry and the future of retail.

President and CEO, Michael Manzione, Shares Insight on eCommerce Industry Growth and the Future of R
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffMar 18, 2021
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lding, monitoring the use of electricity, heat, water, and gas, and using electric transportation like final mile delivery vehicles to leave a smaller footprint on the environment.

On the manufacturing side, circular supply chains are moving towards reuse or recycling methods for product returns.

Do you expect the industry to slow down after the pandemic is over?
The pandemic has accelerated an already high growth sector of the economy by three years. We see this trend continuing in 2021.

How do you see the future of the industry panning out?
Customers want the best of what a brick and mortar experience has to offer with the flexibility of an eCommerce experience. Buy online pick up in-store (BOPIS) will continue to accelerate as preferred shopping methods and AI expands to offer experiential buying options.

Rakuten Super Logistics is made up of a dedicated group of professionals committed to providing the best eCommerce fulfillment and logistics services worldwide. Our goal is to provide the scalability, flexibility, and cost savings retailers demand. We empower entrepreneurs to grow to their fullest potential and compete with other retailers around the world.

Ready to see how Rakuten Super Logistics can support your business? Contact us to get a quote today.

Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL) is the leader in eCommerce order fulfillment services and freight brokerage. RSL offers national fulfillment services and a network of 15 US fulfillment centers located in Anaheim (CA), Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Miami (FL), Olean (NY), Reno (NV), Salt Lake City (UT), and Scranton (PA). Their state-of-the-art technology allows for integration with popular shopping cart platforms and online marketplaces including Amazon, Big Commerce, Channel Advisor, eBay, Magento, ShipStation, Shopify, Volusion, Walmart Marketplace, and WooCommerce. RSL offers modern fulfillment solutions for leading eCommerce retailers focused on reducing shipping costs, improving order accuracy, decreasing shipping times, and increasing customer satisfaction.

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