PL
Warsaw
Digital economy is expected to be worth 12.5% of Poland’s GDP by 2025, offering business growth opportunities taking advantage of e-commerce
UPS (NYSE: UPS) and Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej today announced a new collaboration to support entrepreneurs in Poland develop their e-commerce capabilities. This partnership includes the publication of an e-commerce guide and the School of Digital Commerce, which is a series of workshops for businesses at the beginning of their e-commerce journey.
“E-commerce is a large and growing part of the Polish economy, with online sales expected to make up 12.5% of our country’s GDP by 2025. This presents a huge opportunity for retailers, especially small companies, to grow their businesses,” said Norbert Kręcicki, marketing manager, UPS Poland. “Getting logistics right is a key element of success for online retailers and a major driver of customer satisfaction. Our global network and 112-year heritage means that UPS is in a unique position to advise businesses on how to tap into new markets. Through this collaboration, we aim to equip companies just starting out in e-commerce with the tools and knowledge for success.”
UPS and Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej’s How to increase profits of an online shop using the capabilities of courier companies (Polish-language only) is a guide to logistics for e-commerce. The publication, created for entrepreneurs that already have an e-commerce presence as well as those who want to start selling their products online, includes information on customer expectations, supply chain optimization, and tips on how to start selling in foreign markets.
“The logistics services market, like e-commerce, is constantly changing and responding to the growing e-commerce sector and shifting consumer demands. Speed and convenience are key aspects to ensuring customer satisfaction,” said Patrycja Sass-Staniszewska, president, Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej. “Logistics companies need to ensure reliable delivery, possibility of easy returns and international shipping options. These are all key ways that online retailers can differentiate themselves, and it makes choosing the right logistics partner extremely important.”
Over UPS
UPS (NYSE:UPS) is een wereldwijde toonaangevende onderneming op het gebied van logistiek, die een uitgebreide reeks oplossingen aanbiedt voor het vervoeren van pakketten en vracht, het faciliteren van internationale handel en het inzetten van geavanceerde technologie om de zakenwereld efficiënter te beheren. UPS, met haar hoofdkantoor in Atlanta, is wereldwijd actief in meer dan 220 landen en regio’s. UPS werd door het tijdschrift Newsweek uitgeroepen tot Amerika's beste klantenservicebedrijf voor verzend- en bezorgdiensten; Fortune Magazine's Meest waardevolle merk in transport; en topposities op de JUST 100-lijst voor maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid, de Dow Jones Sustainability World Index en het Harris Poll Reputation Quotient, naast andere prestigieuze ranglijsten en prijzen. U kunt het bedrijf op internet vinden op ups.com of pressroom.ups.com en haar bedrijfsblog op ups.com/longitudes. The company’s sustainability eNewsletter, UPS Horizons, can be found at ups.com/sustainabilitynewsletter. Om direct UPS-nieuws te ontvangen, volgt u @UPS_News op Twitter.
About Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej
Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej represents and supports the interests of Polish e-economy companies. The mission of the organization is the development of the Polish digital economy through cooperation, exchange of know-how, legislative activities and representation of common interests in a dialogue with Polish and EU public authorities, as well as non-governmental organizations in the country and abroad. Izba Gospodarki Elektronicznej produces guides and reports on e-commerce and the entire digital economy, and organizes the e-Commerce Polska awards competition, which distinguishes the best entrepreneurs in the e-business industry. All activities of the e-Chamber can be followed on Facebook and on LinkedIn.