ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop. Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Retail Forecasting Software 177

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Here, I postulate that the supply chain dragon is data. Supply chain leaders are drowning in data and low in insights. How do we harness the power of data with new forms of analytics? Pirate ships would lower their flag when puff roared out his name oh. Today, technology providers are selling analytics.

Analytics Software 238

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 238

Resilinc

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Reuters reported that several suppliers to Tesla and Apple suspended production for four to six days because of the crisis. But China is the top concern for supply chain managers. The world’s largest exporter since 2009, Chinese producers shipped $2.5 year-on-year in August. year-on-year in August.

Pharmaceutical 62

Pharmaceutical Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 62

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

It’s still important, but Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research … says the holiday season is becoming ‘less important’ for retailers, with more shopping taking place online throughout the year. Traditionally the holiday shopping season has been a make-or-break time for retailers.

Procurement Solutions 100

Procurement Solutions Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 100

Freightos

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come as they visit the Xmas supply chain. Production Freight Receiving Purchasing Retail Logistics Production: Santa’s little helpers. We have reached the era of the on-demand, responsive supply chain. But it comes at a price. importers brought in 1.86

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Purchasing Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain 120

Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2021

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG), corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability are becoming increasingly significant issues for supply chain management. These concepts can be hard to define and measure, and even harder to integrate into procurement. Retailer Uniqlo Co.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Price Reduction Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 69

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 5, 2022

If supply chain snarls kept you from receiving items you wanted last Christmas, you’re in luck. … Companies are struggling to find space for the glut of apparel, kitchen appliances and other goods filling up their supply chains.” Those items are now arriving in U.S. ”[2]. ”[6].

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

Have you had a chance to check out the Incisiv 2023 Omni-Channel Experience Index report ? Let’s briefly look at the four key areas: Inventory Visibility and Accuracy With digital becoming the first point of customer interaction in more than 90% of purchases, inventory visibility and accuracy are the top experience priorities for retailers.

Real-time Visibility 85

Real-time Visibility Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 85

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . Audience Q&A .

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Elementum

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The National Retail Federation reports that this year more than 174 million Americans shopped from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (a mere five day window), exceeding their projection of 164 million. Last year UPS alone predicted that it would ship 5 million packages back to retailers in the first week of January.

Material Savings 76

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

Services by Amazon Here are some of the key services offered by Amazon: General public: Amazon.com – an e-commerce platform offering a diverse selection of products such as books, electronics, apparel, and groceries. Pharmacy: Amazon Pharmacy – Online service for purchasing prescription medications with home delivery.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 79

Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Sourcing Strategies Inventory Management Software 79

Elementum

MARCH 8, 2018

Since then, free and fast shipping has ceased to be a privilege and is now an expectation. Creating real value for the customer — making products available at the right place and time — depends on being able to view and react to disruptions and variables all across the supply chain, in real time. They had no choice.

Modeling 79

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain 79

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 40

Elementum

MARCH 8, 2018

Since then, free and fast shipping has ceased to be a privilege and is now an expectation. Creating real value for the customer — making products available at the right place and time — depends on being able to view and react to disruptions and variables all across the supply chain, in real time. They had no choice.

Modeling 60

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply Chain 60

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Journalists Sarah Nassauer ( @SarahNassauer ) and Jennifer Maloney ( @maloneyfiles ) report, “Nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., big-box retailers are emerging as business winners while competitors — including some apparel sellers and small businesses — struggle.”[1]

Company 100

Company Manufacturing Procurement Omnichannel Procurement Analytics 100

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%

Supply Chain Design Software 424

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 424

Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Can the complex global supply network survive the COVID-19 pandemic? Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online.

Supply Chain Disruption 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. For supply chain leaders, this market downturn defines a new set of opportunities and risks. They respond. This is a major disconnect.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

o9 Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2021

It is widely acknowledged that uncertainty resulting from the pandemic created many opportunities for grocers but reduced demand in the fashion and apparel industry. In the meantime, customer preferences and shopping behavior keep changing, impacting the entire retail supply chain industry. Sensing Demand. Responding to Demand.

Modeling 52

Modeling Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 52

NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 52

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

It will take two to six months for supply chains to get back to normal, and some industries will suffer permanent losses, especially farmers. It said that if it takes two months for the ports to become fully operational, the window for shipping this season’s crop will have closed. But there’s little time to celebrate.

Long Beach 100

Long Beach Negotiating Skills South Carolina Los Angeles 100

USC Consulting Group

MARCH 27, 2023

Although the industry is multifaceted and varied, encompassing everything from household goods to food & beverage to apparel and more, most arms of the consumer goods industry are facing similar challenges. Supply chain woes. Economic uncertainty paired with rising costs. Continued supply chain disruptions.

Consumer Goods 40

Consumer Goods Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Purchasing Skills 40

Requis

MAY 22, 2020

Rob Handfield has over 30 years of experience in supply chain as an educator, researcher, consultant, and author. He is a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and US federal agencies, and a speaker with focus on the fields of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.

Data 52

Data Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

A Salesforce report found that almost 90% of shoppers consider the customer experience as important as the company’s products or services. In general, a great retail experience is when a customer has a positive interaction with your brand that makes them feel confident to purchase from you — and hopefully again and again.

Retail 52

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Veridian Solutions

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Customers have several channels to make a purchase, such as online or mobile, bought in a store, a combination of the two, known as buy-online, pick-up in-store (BOPIS) , or any other channel to purchase offered by the retailer. However, the same drive remains—give customers what they want faster and at a lower cost.

Inventory Reduction 58

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Omnichannel Supply Chain Strategy 58

Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

Factories around the world produce millions of items of clothing and accessories for top European and American brands, which are packaged, shipped and sold in every country worldwide. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage. Procurement teams know that their brands are now in the spotlight.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Negotiate Pricing Optimal Sourcing 40

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Matt Leonard ( @Matt_Lnrd ) reports, “The rate of returns through the e-commerce channel falls anywhere between 15% to 30%, according to a report [from CBRE and Optoro]. One side involves the person returning a product; the other side involves the supply chain that must deal with returned products. ”[3].

Reverse Logistics 100

Reverse Logistics Policies Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Gina Garven, vice president of commercial development and analytics at Robinson Fresh (a division of C.H. Robinson) and I sat down with Talking Logistics host Adrian Gonzalez to discuss consumer shopping trends and expectations as we approach the holidays and how that impacts temperature controlled shipping and logistics.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 44

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Beverage Logistics 44

Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

There are two fundamental areas retailers can focus on to get more results out of allocations: Create a foundation of integrated planning spanning merchandise, assortments and allocations —develop a consistent and modern data model—the foundation—that can be used across activities and technology modules.

Research 102

Research Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Modeling Software 102

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

US to invest $3 billion in Covid vaccine supply chain. Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. American Eagle, Walmart invest in direct shipping to avoid congestion. US ports see shipping logjams extending through mid-2022. Wegmans launches sustainable egg packaging chain-wide.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 34

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I seethed as the news stations celebrated supply chain success for the December holidays. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. The health of the supply chain underpins our economy. When the supply chain is sick, all industries suffer. jump in apparel costs and 5.5%

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Software 195

BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. Wal-Mart is beating the pants off Amazon in apparel, and it’s fighting to keep it that way. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Enterra Insights

MAY 20, 2020

As Shea notes, “Between disruptions to manufacturing and supply chains and shifts in consumer behavior and purchase decisions, the retail industry will continue to be hit on both the supply and demand sides.” Matthew Townsend ( @matt_townsend ) reports, “Even with the U.S.

Retail 100

Retail Purchasing Skills Price Reduction Scenario Planning 100

BlueYonder

MARCH 31, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. jobs within a commuting zone where local people travel to work, Recode reports. Wal-Mart is beating the pants off Amazon in apparel, and it’s fighting to keep it that way. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Study Purchasing Skills Apparel 40

ShipBob

JUNE 8, 2022

Awaiting Fulfillment” signifies that the process of picking and packing items (as per the invoice) into the right shipping boxes has begun. After this process, a shipment label is generated and the order is prepared for shipping. Order cycle time is defined as the time taken between an order being placed to when it is shipped.

Company 52

Company Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2017

Friday in 5 – interesting news bits from around the supply chain horn, served up in one spot to keep you up to date. The “pickup discount,” offered to online shoppers who choose to ship their purchase to one of Walmart’s stores, will be available for 10,000 items next week and for more than 1 million items by June.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Apparel Supply Chain Planning 40