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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the professional women’s division, Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya and Ababel Yeshaneh of Ethiopia dropped the majority of the pack during a record-setting 11-mile stretch from mile 6-16. In the men’s race, Kenya’s Evans Chebet crushed the field over the final 5 miles to capture his first World Marathon Major win. And what a race it was.

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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries

Elementum

Smartphone use in countries like India and Kenya is growing rapidly as companies like Xiaomi offer more affordable models aimed at users in developing countries. Smartphone users in India doubled from 2013-2014, from 51 million to 104 million. Why Developing Economies are Clicking “Buy”. More like tapping ‘buy’.

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Software unleashes inventory solution for liqueur manufacturer

Unleashed

When coffee nerd Tom Baker joined forces with Philip Moore in 2013, they probably didn’t realise within five years they would have an award-winning product on their hands. This article first appeared on Food Magazine. It is highly regarded and is developing a strong following coast-to-coast.”

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

Launched in 2013, Reverb is an online marketplace for musicians to buy, sell, and learn about new, used, and vintage music gear. Launched in 2014, Kilimall operates in Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya. Newegg’s cross border fulfillment service allows merchants from outside the US to expand into this market.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

After years of declining revenues in European logistics services, the business started to stabilise in 2013/2014. According to the figures by Armstrong & Associates for 2012 to 2013, global 3PL revenues rose only modestly (by 2.7%), while the growth rate in Germany was just 0.87% and a meagre 0.01% in Europe as a whole. Kazakhstan.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in May 2013. To see if you’re leading the pack or falling behind, you can buy the report instantly here. The download comes with many added bonuses as well. It has now been revamped and updated with more comprehensive information.

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