Retail Logistics in US and China

Retail supply chain and logistics is reasonably mature in US. The consolidation, storage and transportation are highly efficient. As a result, the consumers enjoy lower prices compared to many other developed countries. Retail logistics in China is emerging, and is more efficient than most other developing countries. To achieve higher efficiency, many companies are trying to borrow ideas from the US. The question is what would apply and what would not? This talk will point out a few market differences, such as population density, consumer behavior, labor cost, and infrastructure. These differences would be useful in designing efficient retail supply chain and logistics in China.