The Future of Supply Chain Management, TikTok to Build Warehouses in the US, Startup Funding News and More
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Disruptions caused by the #COVID-19 crisis, along with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and other geopolitical tensions have exposed the significant vulnerabilities of global supply chains today. With these recent events in mind, this article will explore the latest industry trends and predictions for the future of supply chain #management (SCM).
Southeast Asia (SEA) has been heralded as the next land of?#ecommerce opportunity, with fast-growing markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia?and the Philippines. Done in collaboration with?Janio Asia, this article covers everything you should know about?#shipping?to SEA, from shipping regulations to best practices for customs clearance across the region.
It was yet another outstanding week for startups in the?e-commerce, #logistics and #supplychain?spaces with plenty of investments pouring in. In last week's Ecosystem Funding Roundup, we had a chance to feature 6 of such companies, namely Piktina ,?Konvy,?FlapKap,?Assiduus Global Inc,?Almacena Platform?and?Elenas. A huge congratulations to them all!
In a survey conducted by 亚致力物流 in February, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was recognized as one of the top three logistics hubs in developing markets thanks to its growing #digital infrastructure and enhanced #business climate. In fact, Abu Dhabi’s holding firm ADQ , expects the country's logistics business to increase at a compound annual #growth rate of over 8.4%, reaching $31.4 billion by 2026.
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While the holiday season is still a few months away, major #retailers, including 亚马逊 , 沃尔玛 and 塔吉特百货 have already kicked off their holiday #sales. As inflation pressures take a toll on consumers, retailers are incentivizing customers to make their holiday purchases ahead of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend. Find out more here!
Zongteng Group, a leading cross-border?#ecommerce?infrastructure service provider, welcomed the arrival of its first Boeing 777F freighter on 9 September 2022. By upgrading its intercontinental air?#freight?capability on routes from Asia to Europe and America, the company hopes to gain greater control over the entire?#supplychain?and thus significantly enhance stability and efficiency beyond the standard e-commerce parcel delivery services.
Following the footsteps of?Amazon?and?Walmart,?TikTok?is deepening its foray into?e-commerce?with plans to set up?#fulfillment?centers in the United States. Over the past few weeks,?the technology company?has posted several job listings on?LinkedIn?looking for candidates to help develop and grow its fulfillment capabilities to accommodate merchants on the app.
Initiated by e-commerce logistics enthusiasts at Parcel Perform,?Parcel Monitor?is a community that aims to inspire the e-commerce logistics ecosystem to create a better delivery experience for everyone.
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