emerging markets

Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion

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Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear “economic shock” from China contagion

Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion

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Supply chain industry executives see a slowing China and fluctuating oil prices as the top threats to emerging markets growth in 2016 and are bracing for more volatility in the global economy. In a new survey of more than 1,100 global logistics and supply chain executives, respondents identified the possibility of an “economic shock” as the leading risk for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting concern that a slowing China could have a ripple effect on the region. Seven of the 11 Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about Logistics execs fear "economic shock" from China contagion

Leading integrators need to reorganise networks: Datamonitor

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Leading integrators DHL, TNT, FedEx and UPS need to reorganise their networks as a result of structural changes in the industry according to consulting firm Datamonitor. Despite severe cost cutting programmes, the four major integrators have all recorded a major drop in profi ts in the last quarter, largely due to significantly lower volumes as well as customers opting for cheaper alternatives, Datamonitor noted in anew report. “However, both DHL and UPS companies have gained some … [Read more...] about Leading integrators need to reorganise networks: Datamonitor