Sun.Aug 23, 2015

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The Ethical Shopper: A Myth?

SCM Research

It has often been assumed that one of the characteristics of SCM philosophy is “a customer focus to create unique and individualized sources of customer value, leading to customer satisfaction” ( Mentzer et al., 2001 ). This assumption has led to business models like Primark, which aim to satisfy customer needs for fashion by making incredibly cheap garments available – so cheap that many teenagers nowadays are used to throw them away after just two weeks.

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Anger over Philippine customs' plans to inspect cargo

Logistics Middle East

Philippine customs officials announced they will randomly inspect 'balikbayan boxes' and impose tax on taxable goods, due to suspected misuse.

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GCC airport construction 2015-19 to grow by 8%

Logistics Middle East

International events such as World Expo 2020 in Dubai are "considered as brand-building events" the report also says.

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Etihad highlights Emirati women's role in aviation

Logistics Middle East

Etihad Airways employs 9,147 women worldwide, which is 36% of its total workforce of 25,400.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Iraq's Umm Qasr Port reopens as protesters disperse

Logistics Middle East

Road access to Iraq's Umm Qasr commodities port is restored, after port authorities promised to create new jobs.

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