SupplyChain Magazine March 2016 | Page 21

The cloud will be commonplace
The
customer will still be king
Planning ahead will be important
from overseas are no longer willing to wait for weeks for their goods . In 2016 , it will become more important to offer a quick turnaround to other countries .

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The cloud will be commonplace

Cloud-based fulfilment services will be the industry standard , side-lining traditional fulfilment technologies that can no longer compete .
LOGISTICS TRENDS

The

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customer will still be king

The best logistics operations are those that can provide a seamless connection between the click of a customer ’ s mouse and the package through their letterbox . In 2016 the most successful companies will be those that succeed in this endeavour .

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Planning ahead will be important

Don ’ t get caught unprepared in 2016 . Your busiest periods are probably predictable . Stay ahead of the game and stock up to ensure that you can meet demand throughout the year .
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