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FEFPEB at International Pallet Meeting

Logistics Business Magazine

The organisation took part in discussions about other current topics, including sustainability in the supply chain, increasing reuse, and trends in global wood markets; and attended the important Global Forum meeting of delegates representing the sector in regions of the world including North America, Asia, and Europe.

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The HDVI Story with Chuck Wallace

The Logistics of Logistics

Chuck and the team at Esurance were one of the first insurance companies to sell policies directly to consumers over the internet, instead of using in-person meetings or phone calls. Chuck is one of the Co-founders of Esurance, which was eventually acquired by Allstate.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. In 2011, eCommerce represented a fraction of overall retail operations. Warehousing Expansion Is a Must.

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Redcoon quits in Germany

247 Customs Broker

Products that are ordered through redcoon.de, will still be delivered to the customer, and MediaMarktSaturn promises to continue to meet all service requirements. With Redcoon leaving the German ecommerce market, the brand is now only available in Poland. Acquired by MediaMarktSaturn in 2011.

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The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Increased focus on ecommerce, along with trying to compete with the likes of Amazon and Wayfair, has created intense market competition in retail. So where is the industry heading? The Rise of DTC.

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Inventory Management Excellence: Some Companies to Learn From

Logistics Bureau

While another ecommerce company might choose to arrange its warehouses more conventionally, Amazon has learned to exploit the needs of consumers to drive its internal efficiencies along with its service promises. When evaluating your customers’ needs, thinking about how to design your company’s service to meet them is natural.

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Supply Chain Management:Factors which helped e-commerce.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

They are also able to meet customer delivery timelines in tier 1 and tier 2 cities. Ecommerce is really picking up in India. I would like to see some more insights on business models and supply chains of major Indian ecommerce players in your future blogs. Good blog highlighting the rise of ecommerce in India. April 2011.