Daily Archives: June 7, 2017

The New Landscape of Supply Chain Real Estate – a major shift is underway leading businesses to rethink their strategy

This has created a new landscape for supply chain real estate, according to a report published today by DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, which discusses the new landscape of supply chain real estate. Global and regional supply chains are changing,... This has created a new landscape for supply chain real estate, according to a report published today by DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, which discusses the new landscape of supply chain real estate. They include:In this landscape of change, the job of managing network real estate is a lot more complex. For this reason, interviewees taking part in this research report, increasingly turn to outside experts for help. These experts come in several forms, including network design consulta

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DHL boosts cooperation with fashion industry

DHL has teamed up with multiple fashion organizations across the globe to design tailored initiatives that will help fashion businesses to streamline their international supply chain and expand their business into new markets. Through its cooperation with the British Fashion Council, DHL will launch an award program recognising ‘International Fashion Potential’ supporting British fashion businesses in their ambition to go global. DHL will provide an annual prize for a promising fashion business and the winner will be announced during London Fashion Week in September 2017. DHL will continue its long-standing partnerships with London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Weeks in Sydney, Berlin, and Moscow. As a part of i

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FedEx Express Cessna Aircraft Named in Honor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Patient

FedEx Express Cessna Aircraft Named in Honor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® PatientPlane Dedicated at Purple Eagle CeremonyMEMPHIS, Tenn., June 7, 2017 — FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’s largest express transportation company, joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® today to honor St. Jude patient, Calvin, the son of a FedEx team member, by emblazoning his name on a FedEx Cessna Caravan airplane. The cargo plane, which also features the ico

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UPS Study: U.S. Online Shoppers Turning To International Retailers

UPS (NYSE: UPS) – Nearly half of avid U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers, demonstrating the need for retailers to offer more personalized services as a way to compete against lower prices, according to the sixth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ study. “The lines that separate domestic and international retailers continue to disappear,” said Alan Gershenhorn, Chief Commercial Officer for UPS. “Online shoppers are able to shop the world’s boutiques and bazaars wi

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