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E-Commerce Takes Off in Developing Countries

Elementum

We examine the benefits and obstacles to e-commerce in Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. 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. A lot of that comes down to supply chain and logistics management.

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The Need For Supply Chain Innovation: Why You Should Watch These Four Trends ?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For instance, Maersk and CMA CGM are building end-to-end logistics capability chains, while over USD 6bn was invested by VC investors in freight marketplaces alone through 2019. Conversely, new players like Amazon and Alibaba have revolutionized not only the retail but also the logistics industry. Source: US Census Bureau.