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Jack Ma predicts the future of logistics

The Logistics Academy

There’s no denying that over the past ten years, China’s ecommerce market has exploded. Heck, ten years ago, two of China’s biggest ecommerce platforms – Tmall and JD – didn’t even exist, and Taobao was nothing close to the giant sales behemoth that it is today. (Photo Credit: Sina ). Source: TechInAsia.

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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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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

The definition above is not from any textbook, but is one that I am sure you will agree, describes a state of affairs that any corporate leader or business owner would be happy to attain. . Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. Returns Can’t Return Without a Supply Chain.