GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

How often do you think about your retail reverse logistics strategy? It’s easy to assume retail reverse logistics is solely based on returns. While this is partially true, all retail reverse logistics involve a backward flow of products that return to their origin. The Benefits of a Data-Driven Retail Reverse Logistics Strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

What was the problem? If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. Supply chain orchestration failure – a table fable What happened?

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Depending on the product, their customers are consumer goods companies, retailers, food service distributors and restaurant chains. Simmons supplies private label products to some of the world’s largest retailers and food chains. Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

It is easy to make analytics the cornerstone of warehouse and distribution center management. While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes. Optimized Inventory Builds Credibility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The high activity levels in the transportation and Retail/Ecommerce sectors mirror consumers’ movement into new channels. As I look at the financials, I question what the value could be if we got serious about innovation through new forms of analytics. Imagining What Could Be. The View Of The Supply Chain Executive.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a bold move which bore resemblance to the fighting spirit of the retail industry as a whole these past two years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2022 went ahead as planned in New York City despite rising COVID cases and reduced attendance. Photo credit: National Retail Federation. Washington Post ).

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. AI’s influence continues to grow, and consumers are now demanding sustainable actions.

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Logility

MAY 18, 2020

Chances are, if you’re in marketing, sales, or one of the more technical aspects of business, you’ve used predictive analytics in some part of your job. But your company doesn’t have to be a retail giant to use predictive analytics. But your company doesn’t have to be a retail giant to use predictive analytics.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The retail sector continues to endure tectonic shifts as business landscapes and consumer behaviors change. First, there was the so-called “retail apocalypse,” then came the pandemic, which was followed by inventory challenges, inflation, and an economic slowdown. Changing consumer behavior is hard to gauge.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 22, 2022

”[2] It’s ironic, therefore, in this inflationary period, that many retailers are experiencing the exact opposite problem — too few consumers seeking items they already have on hand. Now, some retailers are struggling with the opposite problem: a deluge of stuff nobody wants to buy.” The irony of excess inventory.

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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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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

This got me thinking, ”What is the purpose of having a father’s day promotion if people like me can’t find the right size for their dads?”, “What did the company do insufficiently? What is Promotion Management? What is Promotion Management? The answer lies in promotion management. .

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Significant advancements in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud technologies in recent years has reduced the cost of adopting new technologies and broadening the spectrum of what is available. We help companies decide between what processing to do in real-time and what to do in batch.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you can cut through the hype. Predictive analytics, demand planning and business forecasting have always been core functions for supply chain planners.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 18, 2024

Tech writer Oluwademilade Afolabi explains, “Artificial intelligence hallucination occurs when an AI model generates outputs different from what is expected. … By leveraging predictive analytics, businesses can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and enhance overall decision-making.”[5] Predicting the Future.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Despite inflation and economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts consumers will spend a record-breaking 12.2 Journalist Nate Delesline III reports, “Prosper Insights & Analytics surveyed about 8,000 people and found that 73% of them said they plan to participate in Halloween-related activities this year.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That’s a question retailers should consider when they think about artificial intelligence (AI). A new survey by Blue Yonder found that almost all retail executives feel confident in their command of AI. These findings might make you think retailers are prepared for the AI revolution. When does confidence become overconfidence?

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 26, 2024

At Enterra Solutions ®, we were aware of this fact when we announced our Enterprise Growth WarRoom offering for consumer products and retail companies.[1] At Enterra Solutions ®, we were aware of this fact when we announced our Enterprise Growth WarRoom offering for consumer products and retail companies.[1]

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Although the economy has proved remarkably resilient, there are so many unknowns at play that no one can predict what future economic conditions might be. Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 18, 2024

Here are two facts you can’t ignore if you’re in retail: Fact #1: The top 10% of retailers now control 70% of the market — and their share keeps growing. As the Harvard Business Review puts it, “Even as Walmart, Amazon, and a few other leading retailers operate at the leading edge of the analytics frontier, . . .

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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. When asked what peak season is, it’s easy to assume the holidays are the only peak shipping season. When and What Is Peak Season ?

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2023

Consider a scenario where a retailer relies on Excel to manage inventory levels across multiple warehouses. Limited Analytical Capabilities Excel’s analytical capabilities are rudimentary compared to dedicated supply chain planning software.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Although every economic sector undergoes constant change, the retail sector has probably seen more changes in a shorter period of time than most other sectors. With all of the changes in the retail environment and the continued shift away from conventional technologies, cognitive computing in retail is becoming increasingly important.”[1]

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 12, 2021

The Blurred Lines Between Retail and DTC with Guy Courtin. Guy Courtin and Joe Lynch discuss the blurred lines between retail and DTC. Guy Courtin is Vice President and Industry Principal of Retail at Tecsys, a global provider of supply chain solutions that equip the borderless enterprise for growth. Evolution of retail.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 16, 2024

Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision-making and execution have the results to show for it.” Not surprisingly, companies that employ advanced analytics to improve decision-making and execution have the results to show for it.” It is part of the larger Enterra System of Intelligence®.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 22, 2024

What a great week at Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas! Shoptalk is one of the more enjoyable conferences in the retail world. We had the opportunity to meet new retailers, old friends, and learn about new technology along the way. The vibe at Shoptalk was festive with a crowd of 27,000+ people at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

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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? This has made deliveries faster.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?” The final goal was to develop end-to-end visibility based on leveraging data analytics. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation.

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Logility

MARCH 19, 2021

When a crisis hits, having the right advanced analytics to react to supply chain disruptions in food and beverage is your best defense. If your business has yet to embrace advanced analytics as a component of superior people, process and solutions, there is a silver lining. Begin by creating an advanced analytics roadmap.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2023

Looking at such a picture, viewers would be forced to ask, “What’s going on here?” … There’s nuance to how people are responding — depending on age group, income level, and what they’re buying.”[1] ’”[2] Age often dictates what consumers buy. But not all consumers are the same.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

What is a boutique? The company’s list of clients includes a wealth of household retail brands, 3PLs, and distribution companies. My colleague Clint Reiser has completed a study on warehouse management system (WMS) boutiques. A boutique is a small, regionally focused system integration and consulting firm.

Supply Chain Design Software 244

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Logility

AUGUST 30, 2022

Partnership leverages consulting firm’s deep expertise in retail, grocery, and CPG with powerful cloud-based digital supply chain platform. The company’s roster of clients includes many of the world’s most prominent retail and consumer brands. ATLANTA (August 30, 2022) – Logility, Inc., We are very excited about this partnership.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 25, 2024

John Gattorna’s Dynamic supply chains, delivering value through people (2010), describes in more detail, not only how to segment your supply chain in different customer driven streams and how to respond, but also what capabilities would be required in the organization. “ There is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. So what to do? What is Composability?

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Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

With Starboard’s Digital Twin Technology, Logility Clients Can Better Answer “What if” Scenarios and Optimize Supply Chain Networks to Overcome Disruptions and Drive Growth. or “What if I re-route via a different port?”. ATLANTA (June 28, 2022) – Logility, Inc., Learn more about the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform.

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