Supply chains must consider consumer shopping habits

Supply chains must consider consumer shopping habits

While there is a general consensus among Australians that the country is in recession, grocery purchase behaviour is not simply confined to the pursuit of lower prices – there are many other factors determining choice.

Will home deliveries save express freight?

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The express industry is becoming increasingly reliant on the B2C segment and growing demand for online shopping deliveries as the economic downturn reduces B2B parcel volumes.

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FedEx plans to acquire TNT would shake up the industry

Independent research company Datamonitor says FedEx is reported to be interested in acquiring TNT.

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The Indian experience: private labels taking over

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According to a new consumer insight report published by Datamonitor, private labels are increasingly posing threat for FMCG companies in India.

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Declines in key transport indicators, along with weak crude oil demand predicted until 2012 from the International Energy Agency have raised questions over prospects for a quicker than expected global economic recovery.

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UPS trumps FedEx in race to buy TNT

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UPS trumps FedEx in race to buy TNT

The Dutch delivery company TNT NV may fall into the hands of its US rival United Parcel Service (UPS), following FedEx’s short-lived attempt to acquire the European company.

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Express freighters flock to rail

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Express freighters flock to rail

The long-buried potential of rail is at last to be realised with the help of the global express delivery industry, a market analyst has argued.

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