CEVA Logistics has opened its new headquarters for South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil and also launched its fourth Center of Logistics Excellence joining Jacksonville (US), Singapore and Ashby de la Zouch (UK). The new headquarters, located in São Paulo, will bring together operational and back-office functions under one roof. Richard Vieites, EVP South America, said: “This is an important strategic step for CEVA in the region as we consolidate our presence and prepare for continued growth. … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new regional HQ, excellence centre in Brazil
Logistics
Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
British lifestyle brand Saltrock is tapping SEKO Logistics’ fulfilment and freight forwarding solutions to help spearhead its retail expansion through both its traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and with global customers buying its products online. SEKO Logistics is providing fulfilment services for Saltrock’s 15-20,000 orders a month at its new 14,121 sqm logistics centre in Milton Keynes. Since the start of the contract, it has also been awarded the freight forwarding contract to manage … [Read more...] about Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
British lifestyle brand Saltrock is tapping SEKO Logistics’ fulfilment and freight forwarding solutions to help spearhead its retail expansion through both its traditional ‘bricks and mortar’ stores and with global customers buying its products online. SEKO Logistics is providing fulfilment services for Saltrock’s 15-20,000 orders a month at its new 14,121 sqm logistics centre in Milton Keynes. Since the start of the contract, it has also been awarded the freight forwarding contract to manage … [Read more...] about Saltrock brand goes with SEKO for ‘bricks & clicks’ growth
CEVA wins specialist logistics contract with BMI Healthcare
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a major new specialist healthcare logistics contract to provide UK-wide distribution and warehousing to BMI Healthcare. BMI Healthcare operates more than 60 hospitals and other health-related facilities around the UK and is headquartered in London. The three-year agreement, effective November 2015, was won following a competitive tender against other specialist third-party logistics providers (3PLs). CEVA was selected as the best business partner for … [Read more...] about CEVA wins specialist logistics contract with BMI Healthcare
CEVA reports robust Q3 results
CEVA has reported its results for the three months ended 30 September 2015 with a 13.1 per cent decline in revenue (down 2.4 per cent at constant foreign exchange) to US$1.7 billion for an adjusted EBITDA of $80 million, up 27 per cent. “CEVA’s new operating model continues to pay off,” said Xavier Urbain, CEO of CEVA. “Despite overall industry headwinds, our performance in the Third Quarter was robust and we continue to defend our position in a generally soft market. Our focus on process and … [Read more...] about CEVA reports robust Q3 results
JDA Survey: Consumers unforgiving of holiday fulfillment errors
The omni-channel consumer is here and this holiday season, their expectations will not only affect the impending Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping rush, but also shape how their purchase decisions are made throughout the year. In the new JDA 2015 Consumer Survey of than 1,000 US consumers conducted by JDA Software Group, 50 per cent of consumers indicate that they will be unforgiving of retailers who provided less than satisfactory online delivery experiences, landing some businesses on … [Read more...] about JDA Survey: Consumers unforgiving of holiday fulfillment errors