Distance Selling Today (2007) in Sweden
Distance Selling Today (2007) in Sweden
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New GLS online portal
GLS, the European parcels group, has unveiled a new online portal combining the products and services of several national subsidiaries: www.gls-group.eu
GLS France announced that it was one of the first subsidiaries whose website has been restructured into part of the European portal. Other countries partly or completed incorporated into the new website include Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland and Spain.
The new website offered a transparent overview of the GLS products and services, and new functionalities, the company said. A new “Your GLS” protected section offered customers services such as tracking and tracing, proof of delivery and activity reports.
From September, customers will be able to manage their GLS shipments online, GLS France added.
Read MoreDPD Polska introduces – DPD Consumer Premium
First on the market product, which considers the business customers as well as individual recipients needs in the B2C segment, especially concerning e-commerce.
Development of e-business, growing customer needs for a professional logistic service regarding Internet trade as well as expectations of end consumers, have contributed to the creation of a complex product called DPD Consumer Premium.
DPD Polska, aiming at: raising the company’s customers competitiveness; creating a flexible solution considering the B2C market features and improving quality and efficiency of deliveries to individual consumers; introduces the product DPD Consumer Premium. DPD CP grants the possibility of tailoring the offer to the individual needs of the consumer, who himself determines the time and place of delivery. The recipient decides how he wants to be informed about the delivery, chooses from available options, and as a result defines the final price of the service.
The DPD Consumer Premium product links existing services with new available options: COD, return documents, direct delivery, deliveries in time zones 12-15:00, 15-18:00, 18-21:00 for certain postal codes, recipient’s data verification, return parcel and SMS or e-mail information. The product is targeted at companies requiring high quality and efficient deliveries.
Read MoreMatthew Robertson moves from TNT Post to NetDespatch as Commercial Director
Matthew Robertson, previously Group Development Director at TNT Post, has joined leading on-demand express transport software company NetDespatch in the newly created role of Commercial Director. Robertson joins as part of the recent expansion of the senior management team, and will lead market development for the company’s leading-edge web-based software and services. Robertson will also take responsibility for partnership development and management.
With a career spanning over 10 years in express parcels and packets and doorstep delivery environments, Robertson will assist CEO Becky Clark to maintain their market lead and expand business in the UK and abroad. Robertson spent 3 years with TNT Post as Group Development Director and was instrumental in the adoption and implementation of NetDespatch Velocity in the Packets and Parcels division of the leading alternative Business-to-Consumer (B2C) postal service. Prior to TNT Post, Robertson held senior positions at Arla Foods, where he served 4 years as Business Development Director for the Doorstep Delivery division, and also Royal Mail, where he led market development for B2C parcels and packets for 3 years.
“Matthew arrives at a very exciting time in the growth of NetDespatch. His extensive knowledge and experience gained at the user side of our market will prove invaluable as we move the company forward,” says NetDespatch CEO Becky Clark.
Read MoreFedEx Corp. fourth quarter net income increases 7 percent
FedEx Corporation today reported earnings of USD 1.96 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31, compared to USD 1.82 per diluted share a year ago. The quarter’s results include a gain from a settlement with Airbus related to the A380 order cancellation, which had a net benefit to earnings of approximately USD 0.06 per diluted share.
“FedEx delivered solid financial results in fiscal 2007 even though we were restrained by a slowing U.S. economy,” said Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer. “The weakened industrial sector is currently limiting demand for transportation services, but we expect the U.S. economy to begin to show modest year-over-year improvement in the late summer to early fall timeframe. We remain optimistic about prospects for global economic growth, and will continue to invest in projects critical to achieving strong long-term financial performance.”
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