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Adopt RFID tagging across retailers now to increase supply chain visibility; integrate with existing software modules; minimise manual reconciliation.

Academics; an international group of partners work to understand shop processes; test software integrations; game-changing potential.

Retailers pursue year-end milestones towards zero latency; the player in this shift is robotics-driven automation, complemented by a manual onboarding plan for frontline staff.

For international coverage, retailers curating data stores across markets share insights with partners; robotics, RFID powered systems raise throughput, whilst yearset benchmarks guide future upgrades in other sectors.

INTERVIEW SwipBox’s Kasper Cort and Brian Jonasson at Parcel+Post Expo

Recommendation: deploy SwipBox locker networks in high-traffic stores to cut last-mile costs, improve pick-up times, reduce manual handling.

In the Parcel+Post Expo interview, Kasper Cort describes including smart module updates, generated analytics, a complete path to fulfilment for retailers.

Brian Jonasson shares crisp data on logistics performance, including north region pilots over months, focusing on reducing risks.

pickingrobots deployments within SwipBox flow: automated selection, secure access, parcels anonymously retrieved. The system uses intelligent pathing to optimise queue times.

The plugin ecosystem is accelerating retailers’ learning, while loyalty programmes are utilising intelligence to adjust locker availability, shipping windows and commercial promotions.

YouTube clips from the expo illustrate week-by-week adoption trends; they forecast monthly capacity, reveal customer preferences anonymously.

A clear blueprint emerges for retailers to adopt SwipBox tech at the northern location, boosting fulfilment reliability, lowering shipping times, reducing misrouting risks.

Vietnam Logistics Trends: Trade, e-commerce growth, and cross-border flows

Recommendation: Implement centralised warehousing with RFID tracking and robotics, integrated via a plugin to a unified software platform, to reduce cross-border cycle times from 4 days to 3 days, cut emissions by 12%, and increase on-time delivery from 86% to 92%. In November, data show e-commerce volumes rising 22%, underscoring the need for scalable replenishment.

These gains are driven by international merchants expanding cross-border trade and by group retailers boosting direct-to-consumer channels through targeted fulfilment modernisation. The opening of new fulfilment centres supports a 34% rise in cross-border orders year on year, with supply networks becoming more interconnected throughout regional corridors.

Operational steps include RFID tagging on pallets and cases, centralised site picking, and robotics-assisted handling. The addition of services such as insourced last-mile and returns processing improves reliability. Analytics generated from RFID and videos provide unique, actionable insights for routing, inventory placement, and capacity planning. This approach increases throughput by 25% and targets optimal inventory placement; a centralised site acts as the control point for inventory, transport, and returns. Tech-enabled analytics support proactive adjustments.

Cross-border flows benefit from standardised customs data and portal interoperability; opens routes and digitised paperwork reduce dwell times. In November, import and export volumes grew by 18% in key corridors, while private-label product flows expanded rapidly. Industry analyst says the move translates into smoother throughput and lower handling costs.

Guests visiting facilities can access live videos of operations, while group-level dashboards show performance metrics in real time. Using centralised warehousing, these improvements extend across site networks, and the plugin-enabled system scales with additional sites to support regional expansion.

Locker Network Deployment: City-by-city rollout, capacity, and user adoption in Vietnam

Recommendation: begin tiered city-by-city rollout focusing on high-traffic hubs; partner with third-party logistics providers; measure adoption monthly. Point: this always minimises risks of idle capacity while enabling rapid feedback loops to improve configuration.

The deployment plan targets several cities in the initial phase, with capacity to host 200 units per hub, rising to 400 units in metro corridors. The deployment includes DHL bays; robust supply lines; temperature-controlled storage for sensitive items. Locker types like dry, humidity-controlled units address diverse needs.

Adoption metrics reveal trends across locales; rates rise in north districts; throughput in campuses; their users favour store pickup over doorstep options.

An analytical framework to analyse outcomes relies on the capabilities of several companies; daysgoogle insights corroborate these findings; third-party networks enable scalable operations; unrivalled visibility informs planning.

Cross-border pilots with Singapore unlock international routes; DHL's utilisation rises; supply resilience improves further.

Temperature considerations guide store placement; route optimisation along north corridors; operations aim to utilise more reliable weather windows.

Policy Shifts: Customs reforms, tax regulations, and cross-border compliance for shipments

Implement a unified digital declaration platform across Singapore centres to lower clearance costs by 15–25% within months; increase throughput by 10–20%; align customs data, tax data, packaging details; carrier software into one workflow.

Tax rules: adopt digital invoicing, de minimis thresholds, VAT/GST regimes, cross-border compliance rules for each trade unit.

Cross-border compliance for shipments: establish pre-arrival data sharing, risk-based clearance, post-clearance audit within social media transparency.

Across Asia, media outlets are reporting on policy shifts; news briefings are reflecting practical cues for shippers, customs staff, and logistics hubs.

Globalised supply chains require optimal, scalable workflows; opening up space for innovation across workplace units; more opportunities for digital collaboration.

Implementation plan: set one week review cycle; monitor last-mile performance; track space utilisation; upgrade software; adjust policies monthly; Heutger protocol tests throughout the process to improve understandings amongst units; facilitate trade.

Process controls across units: monitor processes; last-mile performance; social compliance; various stakeholders.

SwipBox Interview Highlights: Kasper Cort and Brian Jonasson on hardware, software, and service approach

Implement a three-tier SwipBox deployment: centralised hardware modules; software with a centralised policy; service centres opening up to regional partners.

In the Americas market, this model provides three core capabilities: hardware; software; services.

Shipping efficiency rises as centres open worldwide; temperature controls keep items within spec; items being stored monitored in real time; post-activation telemetry collected anonymously. Americas network opens new routes for cross-border shipping.

Policy governance; post-event analytics; customer transparency centralised via a single interface. In addition, role-based access controls; year-set milestones; risk mitigation via anonymised telemetry.

Long-run impact targets include zero downtime, complete scalability and a centralised, temperature-controlled storage footprint across worldwide networks; emerge as a template for post-market support, with several pilots under way among Americas partners and emerging trade corridors.

Practical Steps for Shippers: Immediate actions to leverage expo insights

Launch a 72-hour sprint to translate expo insights into three live pilots across the Americas and regional hubs, anchored by a compact supply board and clear metrics.

1. Clarify three pilots: 1) real-time tracking for fast-moving shipments using a unified data feed; 2) deployment of picking robots and robotics in regional warehouses to boost throughput; 3) policy-aligned routing to minimise disruption during peak cycles. Define success criteria and the data sets needed to judge progress.
2. Establish a data pathway and demonstration blueprint: channel data into a specified website page and a site dashboard; develop a repeatable feed for certain suppliers and participants; release updates in a news-style feed; guarantee data quality and privacy.
3. Establish a cross-functional regional board with representatives from shipping, operations, IT and commercial; assign owners, sets of KPIs, and schedule regular reviews every 72 hours during the sprint.
4. Partner with academics to validate the heutger framework and test hypotheses in space and lab settings; gather insights on supply chain resilience; integrate findings into the action plan.
5. Invest in picking robots to handle rapid storage needs and fast-moving inventory; pilot in select spaces and warehouses; measure accuracy, cycle time and failure rate; track results in the dashboard.
6. Improve tracking across worldwide networks: implement carrier-level tracking, ETA accuracy, and disruption signals; feed into the site for users and commercial teams; trigger alerts when disruption risk increases.
7. Align with policy constraints: map regulatory requirements, trade lanes, and customs; set a policy score to decide routing and vendor selection; tune the pilot to reduce compliance friction.
8. Define a lean 30/60/90-day timeline with transparent milestones; commit to weekly reviews and a public-facing showcase on the website to attract broader participation from academics, shipping partners, and suppliers (some).
9. Document learnings and share outcomes on a concise site page; capture data, disruption metrics, and user feedback; ensure the board can act on sets of actionable recommendations.