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The global consumer electronics market is projected to be worth €1.2 trillion by 2018, with the  Asia-Pacific region (18%), Middle East (17%) and Africa (17%) expected to grow the fastest  (ReportsnReports.com). Demand for PCs, mobiles and other devices is swelling along with the size and aspirations of the middle class in many regions.

The four international e-commerce markets below show that e-commerce potential lies in more emerging economies than just China and India—and that there is still compelling potential in mature economies like Italy.

Over the next five years, DHL Express expects to invest around €350 million in its operations in Italy to guarantee the highest level of service for customers domestically and worldwide through continuous innovation.  As a result, Malpensa will acquire even greater strategic importance at the center of a European network of 85 hubs and gateways, alongside the main hubs at Leipzig, East Midlands and Brussels.

Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of cross-docking and how they fit with your organisation is an important step for evaluating the supply chain process and deciding whether Cross-docking is right for your organisation. Make sure you understand the key factor requirements of your organisation.  For example:  High Volume Turnover, Rapid turnaround, Perishable goods are all factors that indicate a successful fit for Cross-Docking.  Analyse your key factor requirements and decide from there.

Reverse logistics refers to all procedures associated to product returns, repairs, maintenance, recycling and dismantling for products and materials.  Overall it incorporates running products in reverse through the supply chain to gain maximum value. Why is it important to deal with organisations who implement reverse logistics?

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In order to be profitable, today’s e-commerce companies are adapting their logistics – using new optimization levers inspired by methods that have already proven to be successful in the warehouse.  The growing pressure of logistics chain flows, which are particularly noticeable in the e-commerce sector, has contributed to this change.  Direct shipping to the end customer and growing demands in terms of the service provided have led companies who were originally delivering directly to stores to reposition their logistics in order to adapt to the B2C model.  Some companies prefer to outsource their logistics, while others insource it by developing their processes.

On average, 69% of online shoppers abandon their transaction at check-out. Revenues could be higher if e-tailers could capitalize on sales lost through incomplete transactions. Find out how you can reduce your cart abandonment rate and convert potential customers, by applying some tips on your website and manage your delivery and return services in a smart way.

Hello dear reader, A couple of months ago I wrote an article on pro's & contra's of outsourcing. The number of clicks exceeded the regular number of enthousiasts who tend to read my articles.:-) I want to explore again the advantages of outsourcing, today in a domaine with huge potential...

The Changing  Luxury  Buying Experience That was then... It used to be that a luxury buying experience involved dressing up and going into a high-end boutique to consult with a salesperson on what to buy and enjoying a glass of champagne while it was being carefully wrapped up for you. You’d feel proud to exit the shop with your branded shopping bags and something about spending a lot of money on yourself or a loved one felt good – as though the treat was deserved.