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Warehousing in Saudi Arabia could play a crucial role in the global warehousing market. The country is at a crossroads between Asia, Europe, and Africa. And by improving its warehousing, it can establish its place as a powerhouse in global trade. The Saudi warehousing market is growing, and emerging technology and services provide the country with more options to expand. To capitalize on this potential, Saudi Arabia must take stock of its current warehousing market and look for ways that logistics partners like Agility can help it grow. Status of the warehousing market in Saudi Arabia In 2016, Saudi Arabia announced its plan to reduce the country’s dependence on the oil market and diversify its economy with a strategy called Vision 2030. To […]

Substantial opportunity and potential exist in light manufacturing in Africa. For decades, African countries have struggled to industrialize at a level that can sustain jobs and produce a significant share of their goods. Political instability and major restrictions on trade and manufacturing have kept Africa from reaching its potential. Today, thanks in part to a new free trade agreement, Africa joins a renewed industrial revolution. The light manufacturing industry The modern industrial world generates a large number of well-paid jobs and connects many sectors of business, increasing the supply of consumer products distributed around the world. With light manufacturing requiring a low investment of overall capital and providing significant growth opportunities, the industry is a heavyweight in many developing economies. Overview […]

Although Africa has become a hotbed for investors looking to expand enterprise and penetrate new markets, many logistics problems in the West African subregion remain. West Africa comprises seventeen countries that historically have lagged behind other African regions in terms of infrastructure and political stability. Despite setbacks, many nations, such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin, are emerging as Africa’s leaders in trade. According to Agility’s Emerging Markets Index report, Nigeria is ranked tenth in the world for domestic logistics and growth in intraregional trade. A few of the reasons why West Africa has attracted so much foreign interest include its natural resources, its growing middle class, and the recent adoption of the African Continental Free Trade Area. Moreover, the United Nations […]

In a global economy that demands efficient product delivery to satisfy customer demand, companies must find ways to optimize their production and delivery processes. For some this is an easy task, while larger companies need to adapt to meet customer demand. To assist in this process, companies can turn to logistics management services. Logistics management services differ in their features and offerings. Companies can relinquish control of some or all of their supply chain to logistics management services, depending on their specific needs. At the most basic is first-party logistics (1PL), and services progress in involvement up to fifth-party logistics (5PL). To capitalize on logistics management systems, companies must understand the difference between 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL.  PL […]

By understanding how green warehouse practices reduce cost, modern companies reap the benefits of improved bottom lines while boosting their corporate image. Going green proves to stakeholders that a company values sustainability and cares about the larger world outside the corporate conference room. Indeed, research shows that such initiatives are vital to global health now and in the future. And with the right green warehouse practices, the benefit becomes twofold by leading to cost savings as well. This article covers the cost-effective, competitive advantages of a green warehouse. Discover which green warehouse practices will save you the most money and how to implement them. Gaining a cost-effective, competitive advantage through a sustainable green warehouse Going green provides a competitive advantage, especially considering public interest […]

As the field of logistics changes, many organizations need to address the factors affecting warehousing efficiency in order to prepare for the future. Supply Chain reports that UK warehouses lose nearly three thousand hours every year, thanks to inefficient processes—especially when it comes to inventory control, packing, unloading, and picking. In the US, inventory management challenges like stockpiles of unsold goods hinder warehouse efficiency. And global organizations with underperforming supply chains struggle to achieve profitability, calling for a need to optimize everything from distribution to warehousing. The good news: according to Deloitte, 79 percent of companies with superior supply chains attain revenue growth that’s far above average. Why is warehouse efficiency more important than ever? Because the increased demands of e-commerce are […]

What is green warehousing? And why is it important in the modern business climate? As the Information Age advances and as Earth continues to suffer the effects of climate change, well-informed consumers demand environmental and social responsibility from businesses, including green warehousing. Sustainability in business—demonstrated by companies that operate with concern for natural and human resources—can mean increased customer loyalty. Incorporating green logistics into warehousing as part of the supply chain can also yield better business productivity and improve a business’s bottom line. Applying green trends in warehousing offers nearly immediate return on investment (ROI) plus longer-term global improvements while satisfying stakeholders’ desires.   Today’s green warehousing practices As warehouse managers consider green warehousing in today’s business climate, they need to know […]

This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting The number of potentially disruptive technologies in logistics is daunting. This makes it difficult for supply chain businesses to know where to look. Blockchain, IoT, automation and data science should be first on their list. Astute business leaders discipline themselves to be on constant lookout for disruptive new technologies. They foster an internal business culture that is able to evaluate promising technologies through a continuous cycle: Watch > pilot > partner > adopt or discard. In logistics, as in many other sectors, the number of potentially disruptive innovations is daunting. It includes everything from augmented reality and big data to autonomous vehicles and 3D printing. Even the most agile businesses […]