ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Retail Returns Statistics Demonstrating the Path to Business Growth.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 1, 2024

Retailers must enhance their inventory and fulfillment decisioning capabilities to thrive in this dynamic landscape. Retailers must strike a delicate balance between providing exceptional service and controlling costs. Retailers must strike a delicate balance between providing exceptional service and controlling costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. These new order fulfillment paths allowed retailers to rapidly grow sales. First, the rules used to enable an OOM system can be staggeringly complex.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline. retailer thanks to partnerships with Wing and Zipline. The retailer says snacks and beverages are the most popular items sent by drone. While we are sad to see him go, we wish him nothing the best. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 17, 2022

Jeff Flowers and Joe Lynch discuss why inventory is everything. In his last role at Bluelinx, Jeff was the General Manager of Metal Products Business Unit which generated $250M in revenue sourcing products from 17 different countries serving 18,000 SKUs to national, regional and local building products retailers. About Jeff Flowers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The retailer plans to double the number of sites in the coming years and currently operates more than 55 dedicated same-day sites across the U.S. As more consumers shop online and send back more of those orders, retailers have moved to crack down on fraud. Retailers estimate 13.7

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. As a result, inventory managers have to explore new ways to cope with full warehouses. Unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. The answer goes beyond standard inventory management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Courtney Folk and Joe Lynch discuss the Renewal Logistics story. Courtney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Renewal Logistics , a full-service apparel fulfillment company that is the largest independent apparel restoration company in the US. About Renewal Logistics Renewal Logistics is the 3PL for the fashion industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Business intelligence lights the path for others.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. Continuing Disruptions in Transportation and Sourcing Materials After the pandemic, retailers are faced with new challenges and disruptions due to global conflicts, trade restrictions, and now recessions. The retailers feel the impacts of the recession fast and deeply.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

The past few years of turmoil in the retail sector have challenged many professionals. The so-called “retail apocalypse” was deepened by the pandemic, then came inventory overload and inflation. ” Many retailers have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to address their fears and lessen their worries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. It was a good mix of topics and authors, including a good number from our Logistics Viewpoints sponsors.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Matt Schultz and Joe Lynch discuss retail delivery trends. Matt is Vice President of Logistics Partnerships at OneRail , an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed. Matt Schultz is Vice President of Logistic Partnerships at OneRail.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2023

Unlike some of the other trends articles we have covered at Logistics Viewpoints, which take a deeper dive into technology and application specific trends, this article looked at the top trends executives need to be paying attention to before their strategic planning meetings commence. Top Five Transportation Trends ; Chris Cunnane.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The latest capability for merchants shows that the e-commerce giant is trying to control more inventory deeper in the supply chain before it’s sold. mile route from a small warehouse to a Walmart retail store in Bentonville, Arkansas. The three-year contract could expand nationwide.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 15, 2024

If you don’t have enough inventory on hand you risk selling out. Too much, and you’ll be stuck with an inventory glut. An inventory glut occurs when a company has surplus inventory and the stock of products far exceeds its demand. What is inventory glut? Inventory glut affects businesses both large and small.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 21, 2022

Inflation is starting to impact the retail sector in significant ways. Some experts believe artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will help retailers find their way through these volatile times. ”[1] According to Kestenbaum, some retailers don’t understand AI’s importance to their success.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 19, 2022

The pandemic and resulting congestion in the supply chain have retailers reconsidering their traditional approach to sourcing and inventory management, says Larry Parker, department chair of transportation and logistics management, supply chain management, reverse logistics and government contracting at the Dr. Wallace E.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The retail industry is rich with data. Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail. Retailers can apply cluster analysis techniques in different ways to find groups of customers, products, stores, or suppliers that behave similarly. There are different ways of doing store cluster analysis.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Retailers would normally already have their goods on hand in Distribution Centres, Stores, and any other channels they may use. Retailers should have had their goods by now yet for some their inventory hasn’t even left the country of manufacture. Spend MORE on Logistics. We are fast approaching the Holiday season.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. In addition, retailers are struggling to move inventory initially ordered in the first quarter of 2022 to make way for back-to-school and holiday merchandise.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

According to OECD, during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail services such as food services saw 7.7% drop in sales while non-store retailers (mostly E-Commerce providers) achieved 14.8% Inventory Optimization. Inventory Optimization involves decisions about the inventory level, the location, and the mix of products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Target’s inventories at the end of the last quarter were 16 percent lower than the same period a year ago and Walmart cut inventories in its U.S. Inventories at U.S. The post This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

What is Inventory Management? For Manufacturing it’s about carrying zero or minimum inventory. For Logistics the focus is on high inventory turns. For Logistics the focus is on high inventory turns. Inventory Management: There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Approach. Is it about optimization?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

And now to this week’s logistics news…. Micro-Warehouse Provider Pivots as Retail Consumer Market Shifts. The CNBC article states, “ As delivery times and consumer demand rose this year, retailers responded by ordering inventory earlier than usual. Philly Cheesesteak Delivered by Drone?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A101 is the fifth fastest growing retail company in the world. A101 is the largest retailer in Turkey with over 10,000 company owned stores and 48 regional distribution centers and one E-commerce fulfillment center. With COVID, the retailer saw demand spikes for 900 items out of the 1600 the retailer carries. Mr. Cerito?lu

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. “We feel good about the composition of our inventory. The issue is that capacity is not there.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2024

For retailers, while an extra day of sales is never a bad thing, it does throw up a few unique challenges. Inventory management: Adjust inventory levels to account for the extra day, ensuring you have enough stock for potential increased demand but avoiding overstocking and potential losses. Leap Day, Feb.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The USPS announced this week that it is raising rates for commercial and retail parcels from early October through late January. Retail customers will see increases ranging from 30 cents to more than $6, depending on the weight of the package and the distance it must travel.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FEBRUARY 5, 9620

Symphony RetailAI, the provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced findings from its Category Planning & Assortment Optimisation Executive Survey, conducted in partnership with Incisiv.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. How is AI Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chains?

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Amazon’s Retail Strategy with Rick Watson. Rick Watson and Joe Lynch discuss Amazon’s retail strategy. Key Takeaways: Amazon’s Retail Strategy. Rick Watson is the Founder and CEO of RMW Commerce Consulting , which helps companies accelerate their shift from retail to direct to consumer (ecommerce).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this week, I read a sobering report from the national Retail Federation (NRF) regarding shrink. For those unaware of the term, shrink is an accounting term used to describe when a store has fewer items in stock than in its recorded book inventory. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2024

In our exploration of end-to-end retail integration, we’ve laid out a sensible grocery retail roadmap for getting there, what it looks like in other verticals when done right, and errors to avoid when making the transition. And not just any kind. The one element missing here is, of course, the human touch at the center of it all.

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