Logistics
Reverse logistics: the hidden cost of returns in Italian e-commerce
The 30% return rate in Italian e-commerce hides a logistics cost often double that of delivery. Five levers to manage returns without destroying margins.
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Logistics
One year after QFarma (CEF + UNICO): what changed for Italian intermediate distribution and the regional independent's dilemma
April 2025 - April 2026: first assessment of the QFarma merger (CEF + UNICO), €2.5 billion revenue, 12,000 pharmacies. What changed in the Italian intermediate distribution market, and which paths remain for regional independent wholesalers.
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Transpotec 2026: three takeaways from the Italian road transport market
Transpotec Logitec 2026 has closed. Three takeaways from the show floor: the real gap is algorithmic route optimisation, modular architectures are winning, cold chain is the dominant ESG theme.
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The silent map of Italian pharmacy chains: where proprietary distribution centres disintermediate intermediate distribution
Hippocrates, Dr.Max, LloydsFarmacia: how Italian pharmacy chains are building proprietary distribution centres and disintermediating DIF. The map, numbers, DD/DPC effect and what remains for regional independent distributors.
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Agrifood distribution: cut truck-days with fresh product constraints
Seasonality, short shelf life and cold chain make agrifood logistics the toughest to optimise. Four operational levers and a path to get started.
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Last mile in Italy: the costliest leg of a 112 billion EUR logistics market
Italy's third-party logistics market is worth 112 billion EUR in 2025 (Politecnico di Milano), and the last mile is its costliest leg. Trends, challenges and strategy.
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