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Dutch wholesaler Udea’s history in the food retail market has been relatively short. Following the merger of the Does and Van den Brink families – who separately ran health food stores and operated as organic wholesalers – Udea was established.

Within the fashion e-commerce supply chain, we see that logistic costs are increasing year on year for e-tailers and parcel companies. To improve EBIT, e-tailers are looking for ways to cut costs.

Globally, warehouses and distribution centres (DCs) are increasingly facing shortages of skilled workers. This is challenging their ability to meet the complex demands of the logistics sector and support the anticipated growth levels. How can smart robotics help to tackle these challenges?

Since the explosion of e-commerce, modern consumers have benefitted from the returns policies offered by retailers. This puts a lot of stress on the processes in a distribution centre. How can e-tailers turn their return process into a key differentiator in the creation of loyal customers?

Social and business trends have a big influence on the food supply chain. Changes in shopping behaviour can force retailers to rethink their business models and retail networks. What do food retailers need to do to stay competitive?

E-commerce is evolving from a push to a pull orientated supply chain. Consumers demand more control over delivery times and locations. What does this mean for operations within warehouses and parcel centres? How can they fulfill the customers' wishes?