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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries

Elementum

E-commerce is expanding at lightning speed. We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. In 2011, Nigerian startup Mall for Africa, which ships American brands to Nigerian consumers, took in $17 million in 2014. 1.672 trillion online this year—about 7.3%

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Logistics’ New Tomorrow: Eye on London

BlueYonder

During a recent “Logistics New Tomorrow” Blue Yonder Live, I spoke with Roy Bridgland, Senior Industry Strategy Director, and Brad Revell, VP of Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) Industry for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). How do we provide the right information at the right time to increase productivity?

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The Critical Intersection of Humanitarian Logistics and Food Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The UAE’s strategic location between East and West, with access to a vast consumer base across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, presents an opportunity to serve as a central hub for food storage and distribution, contingent upon addressing key global food logistics challenges.

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When Will Blockchain Hype Pay-off in Supply Chain Operations?

Enterra Insights

” For example, attorneys Kathleen E. ” Weidong “Larry” Shi, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Houston, believes blockchain technology could also be used to reduce fraud because “you can add information, but you can’t change it.”[7] ”[8]. ”[11]. Concluding Thoughts.

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9 Ways Manufacturers Can Develop More Sustainable Products

Arena Solutions

Many businesses are using software solutions to optimize their processes like product lifecycle management (PLM) , e-waste management, or partnering with suppliers to reduce waste by conserving resources to minimize their environmental impact. Using renewable energy sources that can create long-term sustainable energy consumption.

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The Digital Path to Purchase becomes a Digital High Street

Enterra Insights

”[2] Mark Finch, Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at goMoxie, goes even further asserting retailers need to think digital to stay in business. In fact, customers are willing to share information about themselves so that retailers will help them during their purchasing journey. ” Stage 5. .”

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Readers' choice!

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