Changing consumer habits and preferences, together with the rapid pace of technological innovation, has changed the face of e-commerce. While traditional bricks and mortar shops are here to stay, the paradigm has shifted. Today, the convenience of having thousands of brands and products at our fingertips has created new customer expectations regarding delivery times and the overall buying experience. Online merchants offer myriad shopping options, making it … [Read more...] about Winning the e-commerce battle with GIS
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Cross-border e-commerce is one of the fastest growth opportunities in retail, according to DHL report
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has published research highlighting the significant growth opportunity for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. The report – The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity – looks in detail at the markets and products that offer the highest growth potential, the motivations and preferences of customers making international online purchases and the … [Read more...] about Cross-border e-commerce is one of the fastest growth opportunities in retail, according to DHL report
Amazon gains patent for drone 'Mothership'
Amazon continues to push the envelope as a supply chain and logistics disrupter with the granting of a patent in late December for what has been dubbed a giant ‘flying warehouse’. The Amazon Technologies Inc. filing describes 'airborne fulfillment centers' (AFCs) comprised of large and robust flying drone made up of numerous smaller drones, designed to make long-distance flights or to carry heavy packages. By comparison, the average quadcopter drone — a design that incorporates four propellers — … [Read more...] about Amazon gains patent for drone 'Mothership'
Amazon gains patent for drone ‘Mothership’
Amazon continues to push the envelope as a supply chain and logistics disrupter with the granting of a patent in late December for what has been dubbed a giant ‘flying warehouse’. The Amazon Technologies Inc. filing describes 'airborne fulfillment centers' (AFCs) comprised of large and robust flying drone made up of numerous smaller drones, designed to make long-distance flights or to carry heavy packages. By comparison, the average quadcopter drone — a design that incorporates four … [Read more...] about Amazon gains patent for drone ‘Mothership’
Deutsche Post DHL completes UK Mail acquisition
Deutsche Post DHL Group has completed its US$315.5 million acquisition of UK Mail. Both EU and UK regulatory bodies gave the green light for the deal in late 2016 and the companies have moved to cancel the listing of UK Mail Group plc shares, amend the company’s Articles of Association and will add UK Mail’s operations to the European parcel network of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The move is aimed at strengthening DHL's presence in the UK e-commerce market. “This acquisition will deliver … [Read more...] about Deutsche Post DHL completes UK Mail acquisition
Toll’s Paul Coutts to head Singapore Post
Toll Global Forwarding, Paul Coutts, has been appointed to the position of Group CEO of Singapore Post (SingPost) and also as a non-independent Director member of its Board, effective 1 June 2017. Coutts takes over from Wolfgang Baier who submitted his surprise resignation in early December 2016. In a statement, the chairman of SingPost, Simon Israel, said: “The SingPost Board is delighted to announce Paul's appointment as Group CEO. Given his seniority and the experience he brings from an … [Read more...] about Toll’s Paul Coutts to head Singapore Post
