Kiwi businesses are gearing up to take advantage of the growing online economy, but may not be aware of the developments that are occurring in logistics that support this business growth.

In 2015, Kiwis spent more than $4.7 billion online – an amount that is set to grow as Kiwis adapt to online services (Nielsen). The shift to e-commerce is also opening up core overseas markets that represent huge opportunities for business growth.

β€œThe shift to online shopping allows businesses to reach new customers, but it also places more pressure on them in terms of customer demands”, says NZ Post Group General Manager of Customer Engagement Ashley Smout.

β€œLogistics is a key area for helping handle these demands, and we want to ensure Kiwi businesses are as aware of these developments as their overseas counterparts,” says Ashley Smout.

To address this, NZ Post are holding β€œYou can Grow” business showcases in Auckland and Christchurch that bring together specialists and partners to talk about how logistics can help New Zealand companies grow.

Topics include how to use shipping as a competitive advantage, enhancing the receiver experience, outsourcing warehousing and online order fulfilment and how to access international marketplaces, including the US and China. It will also provide case studies of how businesses are adapting their logistics for growth in New Zealand and abroad.

The You can Grow Business showcases are on 29 May in Auckland (Vodafone Events Centre) and 12 June in Christchurch (Horncastle Arena).

The event will pack all the information businesses need to know into sessions of two hours, so busy people can pop in and out.

Session times for both venues are:

  • 9am-11am
  • 12pm-2pm
  • 3pm-5pm

For more information, or to register to attend, please visit nzpost.co.nz/youcangrow


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