Your supply chain is the lifeblood of your company. So when it’s disrupted, the consequences can be financially and operationally painful. That’s why the annual onset of Chinese New Year (CNY) is such a challenging time – and one that demands careful planning and preparation. This year, CNY begins on February 5, but Read More
In its most basic form, logistics is all about planning for the future. It’s about determining the best way to build, implement and manage supply chains today that will deliver efficiently and effectively tomorrow and beyond. For businesses in the booming e-commerce arena, logistics and shipping represent the final and essential factor in the Read More
Good corporate citizenship is a year-round endeavor, but the holidays put your business’s social responsibility mission in the spotlight. What role does and should your company play in the communities where you do business? What impact are you having on the environment, on the well-being of your employees and on the push for global Read More
Concern about the future of global trade has dominated headlines around the world in recent weeks, driven by talk of a U.S.-China trade war. But while the news certainly merits close attention, a more analytical review of the overall global trade situation suggests some very real positive signs. Beyond the initial, more emotional Read More
For most Americans, July is all about Independence Day, family vacations and warm weather. But for those in the e-commerce business, mid-summer signals something entirely different: the impending arrival of the Christmas shopping season. Yes, we have months to go before Black Friday and Cyber Monday madness, but holiday offers and pre-holiday promotions Read More
How can e-commerce, boosted by the hyperdrive of international trade, improve your small or mid-sized business? Let us count the ways. Or, more specifically, let’s count the many ways that more than 14,000 business owners and managers, including DHL customers, think global e-commerce is essential to growth, success and convenience. The views uncovered in Read More
Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day gives businesses of all sizes a chance to reflect on their sustainability strategies. While this year is no different, perhaps it should be. Instead of simply reflecting on your company’s green programs and planning how your company can implement or improve them, maybe it’s time to take Read More
Imagine being able to see into the future. If you could know with certainty how the economy would perform and how your company’s products would fare in domestic and international markets, your business plans might take an entirely new direction. While precognition is reserved for science fiction, successful business leaders today can rely on Read More
The incredible growth and potential of e-commerce shows no signs of abating. A recent Forbes article, for instance, emphasized just how critical online sales have become to large and small retailers alike. Brick-and-mortar giants, small independent stores and online specialists are all re-evaluating and re-energizing their e-commerce strategies for 2018. The emphasis is on Read More
More companies than ever before are harnessing the power of e-commerce to reach customers around the globe. In fact, according to a report by DHL entitled The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to Cross-border E-Commerce Opportunity, international e-commerce could grow at twice the rate of domestic online retail in the period leading up Read More
