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Supply Chain Leadership Model Example in Retail Apparel Industry

Supply Chain Matters

In this posting we provide highlights of a contrasting senior supply chain leadership model, in a different industry, with somewhat similar business process and technology enablement needs, that being branded workwear apparel provider and retailer Carhartt. . Executive Moves. All rights reserved. .

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Warehouse Labor Woes Are Worse than Ever

Logistics Viewpoints

Contract logistics – companies that provide warehousing services – certainly falls into that category. That is because it is not just the contract logistics sector that hires labor for their warehouses. Radial operates fulfillment centers for well-known apparel brands. The Warehouse Labor Shortage. The numbers back her up.

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The Real Winner at the 2022 World Cup? Supply Chain.

BlueYonder

million and a land area of nearly 4,500 square miles — about half the size of New Jersey — Qatar is about to become an epicenter of global logistics. If this sounds nearly impossible, consider that it’s only part of the supply chain, logistics and commerce challenge associated with the World Cup. With a population of just 2.9

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech April 4 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Accenture Acquires Global Logistics Consulting Firm Flo Group Global based consulting and other services firm Accenture has reportedly acquired European based global logistics consulting services firm Flo Group. The deal reportedly will further enhance Oracle’s logistics software deployment capabilities across Europe.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain tech April 14 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Venti Raises $29 Million in Series A Round Autonomous logistics technology and industrial hubs provider Venti Technologies announced that it has secured $28.8 The tech provider has added a deeper set oof meteorology and climate science data to provide customers with weather and climate focused risk factors. million in Series A financing.

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Bad Retail is Dead — Long Live Retail

Enterra Insights

Think department stores and specialty retailers, especially those selling apparel.) For example, at the NRF’s 2018 Shop.org conference, CVS Pharmacy President Kevin Hourican, told participants, “Retail isn’t dead. For businesses, this means that an efficient supply chain with a well-managed inventory tracking system is essential.

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Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands

Material Handling & Logistics

After years of struggling to manage their inventory, brands are using increasingly sophisticated tools to track apparel and accessories through the supply chain, aiming to avoid the typical post-Christmas fire sales. But there’s hope that smarter promotions will set up retailers and fashion brands for a better 2018.