Googles ODM Strategy Offers Ecommerce Growth Opportunities

Googles ODM Strategy Offers Ecommerce Growth Opportunities

This article unveils the core operation of Google's ODM model, which involves deep control over hardware products through collaboration with original design manufacturers (ODMs), using the Pixel phone as an example. It emphasizes the model's relevance for cross-border e-commerce businesses. By partnering with manufacturers possessing design capabilities, businesses can enhance product development and supply chain management. This approach enables greater control over product specifications and quality, ultimately leading to a more competitive and successful cross-border e-commerce strategy.

South Koreas Daiso Ends Japanese Partnership to Prioritize Domestic Expansion

South Koreas Daiso Ends Japanese Partnership to Prioritize Domestic Expansion

South Korean AsungHMP invested ₩500 billion to repurchase shares held by Japan's Daiso Industries Co., Ltd., achieving full control of Asungdaiso Corp. This move aims to strengthen local control, eliminate Japanese capital influence, accelerate its localization strategy, and lay the foundation for deepening the Korean market and expanding overseas. Daiso's strong performance growth in recent years has provided the confidence for this strategic transformation. The acquisition signifies a shift towards a more independent and domestically focused approach for the retail chain.

Best Practices for Overseas PV Module Warehousing Optimization

Best Practices for Overseas PV Module Warehousing Optimization

This article uses Hengcang Gravity's Dutch overseas warehouse as an example to detail the standardized requirements for key aspects such as incoming inspection, identification management, and storage condition control of photovoltaic modules. It emphasizes the importance of temperature and humidity control, cleanliness management, traceability technology application, and anti-corrosion treatment. The aim is to provide photovoltaic companies with professional reference for overseas warehousing management. This includes best practices for ensuring product integrity and minimizing potential damage during storage and handling.

01/27/2026 Warehousing
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Lazboy Integrates Tech to Elevate Luxury Home Furniture

Lazboy Integrates Tech to Elevate Luxury Home Furniture

La-Z-Boy is reshaping the high-end home experience through technological innovation, breaking away from homogeneous competition with a focus on "New Comfortism." From NFC control to four-zone intelligent control, technology empowers products and enhances the user experience. By extending scenarios and upgrading services, La-Z-Boy transforms home furnishing consumption from a one-time transaction into a lifestyle affiliation, building long-term user relationships and leading the high-end home furnishing industry into a new phase of growth.

Maersks Logistics Strategy Drives Business Success

Maersks Logistics Strategy Drives Business Success

Maersk Project Logistics offers customers high control, exceptional reliability, and end-to-end visibility through its integrated network and specialized expertise. We simplify management processes and empower businesses to operate efficiently in complex global project environments, ultimately driving business growth. Our integrated services ensure seamless execution, while our focus on supply chain control provides clients with the transparency and predictability they need to succeed. We deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique demands of each project, offering a single point of contact for all logistics needs.

WCO Launches Online Training for Strategic Trade Controls

WCO Launches Online Training for Strategic Trade Controls

The WCO STCE project held an online Train-the-Trainers workshop to enhance experts' remote teaching skills, enabling them to effectively deliver strategic trade control courses. The course was divided into two phases, covering online teaching techniques, new curriculum experience, and practical exercises. Participants from 14 customs administrations actively participated, improving their online teaching skills and contributing to global strategic trade control. The workshop strengthens the capacity of trainers to deliver high-quality STC training remotely, expanding the reach and impact of the STCE program.

Peru Boosts Border Efficiency with WCO Trade Partnership

Peru Boosts Border Efficiency with WCO Trade Partnership

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a follow-up mission to Peruvian border agencies to strengthen cooperation and improve border control efficiency. By introducing the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) concept and developing a roadmap, focusing on enhanced information sharing, standardized procedures, risk management, and capacity building, Peru aims to establish an efficient and collaborative border control system. This initiative is expected to facilitate trade, boost economic development, and create new opportunities for growth. The mission highlights the importance of international collaboration in modernizing border operations.

WCO Advances Data Standards to Ease Global Passenger Travel

WCO Advances Data Standards to Ease Global Passenger Travel

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Passenger Facilitation and Control Working Group (PFCWG) 2nd Meeting focused on cruise best practices, global data standards, and secure travel. Discussions centered on draft data standards, emphasizing international cooperation and the application of technology to promote global traveler facilitation and control. The aim is to ensure safe, seamless, and sustainable international travel. The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration among customs administrations to streamline processes and enhance security measures, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and secure global travel experience.

Amazon Adds Fees for UPS Store Returns to Cut Costs

Amazon Adds Fees for UPS Store Returns to Cut Costs

Amazon has started charging fees for returns at some UPS stores, a move that's part of its cost control strategy, aiming to guide customers towards more economical return options. This adjustment reflects the trend of e-commerce platforms focusing on refined operations, requiring a balance between cost control and user experience. In the future, e-commerce platforms will pay more attention to improving operational efficiency and service quality. This change highlights the ongoing need to optimize the return process for both the company and the consumer.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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Retailers Shift Focus to Supply Chain Visibility Over Justintime

Retailers Shift Focus to Supply Chain Visibility Over Justintime

The report indicates that consumer demand for supply chain visibility is surpassing immediate delivery as a key competitive focus for retailers. Consumers prioritize comprehensive control over order status rather than simply speed. The rise of the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model and delivery flexibility are emerging as new battlegrounds in retail. Technological tools such as IoT and big data analytics are crucial for achieving effective supply chain visibility, allowing retailers to meet these evolving customer expectations and build stronger brand loyalty by providing transparency and control.