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AI in eCommerce: Benefits, Use Cases, and Risks

Unleashed

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. But with every hyper-advanced AI solution comes new concerns and risks we must keep in mind.

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

GlobalTranz

Fewer users of the software diminish its ability to reduce fraud, increase trust, speed international shipments, and save money, says APPSeCONNECT. In other words, the technology will continue to present challenges until its use becomes a standard in global and domestic trade. Consider OTS available blockchain solutions.

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The Role of Logistics Management in Optimizing Supply Chain Operations

Locus

billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2019 to 2025. An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57

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Micro-fulfilment: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Unleashed

Micro-fulfilment is a strategy eCommerce businesses are using to meet customer demand for faster delivery and pick-up times for online purchases. The modern consumer doesn’t want to wait for their online purchases – they expect fast delivery of goods or will switch to competitors who deliver rapid order fulfilment.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Forecasting Demand.

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Nokia’s Johannes Giloth about bringing demand planning to board level

Supply Chain Movement

Nokia is currently preparing for another major change, its purchase of Alcatel-Lucent, which is expected to close in Q1 2016. At the same time, the entire telecommunications industry continues to evolve at tremendous pace. By Helen Armstrong. What is your responsibility? “As It’s a one-stop shop.”.

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Yowza! A Nine-Step Decision Process to Help Guide Supply Chain Planning Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

<Bear with me… > Here I share a nine-step process in an attempt to help companies unravel the process for buying supply chain planning software. They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets.