According to a March 2020 survey of U.S. retailers, only eight percent of respondents believed that e-commerce sales would increase significantly due to the coronavirus outbreak. Whereas the volume of online orders is believed to increase during a time of social distancing and social isolation, it is also undeniable that e-commerce supply chains and logistics are already feeling the strain of this unprecedented situation.
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What impact do you believe the coronavirus will have on your e-commerce business?
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