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Transport & Logistics

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“ It is fundamental to our business strategy that we have a global logistics partner that has the flexibility to react quickly to our demands no matter where the consignment is coming from or going to ,” said Brett Young , Operations Director of Missguided .
“ Our customers receive market leading options together with a high level of service for a very reasonable price , therefore the initial stock movements are imperative to our overall customer experience .”
“ By using proven , forward thinking partners such as Kerry Logistics , we are able to build on new initiatives , continually improve our customer experience , and in turn support our aggressive growth strategy ,” added Young .
“ We are delighted to be working with one of the UK ’ s fastest growing and innovative brands . Seamless transparency will be fundamental in managing the fast-moving supply chain for Missguided . Our VBO is a highly functional supply chain management tool linking together all supply chain partners into one global system , optimising information flow and efficiency , and thus minimising risks along the supply chain ,” said Emma Rowlands , Sales Director of Kerry Logistics ( UK ).
“ Our strengths in Asia , combined with the recent acquisition of Apex Maritime and its affiliated companies in the US , will enable a strong platform to manage the client ’ s strategic growth and expansion across the globe ,” added Rowlands .
Missguided opened its first physical retail space in Westfield , Stratford City , London , in November 2016 , and its second , in Bluewater , Kent , is due to open in summer 2017 .

WCA and Alibaba . com collaborate on cross-border eCommerce shipments

WCA Ltd , the world ’ s largest logistics network , and Alibaba . com , a leading global wholesale trading platform and the B2B business arm of Alibaba Group , today announced they have concluded a co-operation agreement that will see approved WCA member companies integrated into the Alibaba . com logistics platform for cross-border eCommerce shipments .

WCA will provide its professional support in vetting and approving international logistics providers for high quality and efficient logistics services for the customers of Alibaba . com . Approved providers will have full access to compete for logistics orders generated on the Alibaba . com platform . WCA and Alibaba . com have
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