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Given the late demand surge at the end of the season, some experts are hopeful that e-commerce demand will propel markets into 2024.

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AI-powered IoT devices stand on the edge of change

Edge AI, a new wave of artificial intelligence that taps edge computing to speed up data processing, is transforming the digital economy – and our lives.

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Exports to Japan: a guide to doing business in Japan

Get our free guide to exporting to the world's third largest economy.

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How cross-docking is transforming last-mile delivery dynamics

By optimizing last-mile operations, cross-docking distribution is helping many businesses gain the competitive edge of speed in delivery.

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Travel revival is fueling economic recovery and reshaping supply chains in Asia

By understanding the resilience of people flows across the region, companies can better understand shifts in the business landscape.

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Japanese stationery brand Kakimori is leaving a paper trail to global success

In an era dominated by digital screens, analog writing has found an unexpected resurgence in Japanese stationery store, Kakimori.

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4 ways to ensure you are not left out in the cold when the cold chain breaks

Cold chain disruptions create costly problems for companies and consumers. Here are four ways to mitigate breakage risks.

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10 questions to ask before setting up a parcel locker network for your business

With smart parcel lockers increasing in popularity, is it time for your business to establish its own locker network?

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In the cold seat: choosing between reefer containers and alternatives

While reefers remain the ultimate cold-chain solution, simpler and cheaper solutions are on the rise to meet changing market needs.

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How Industry 4.0 technologies are powering the nearshoring trend worldwide

Nearshoring first gained ground as a way to mitigate disruptions caused by the pandemic and trade tensions. Now technology is driving a long-term shift.