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Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

But for anyone harking back to the last major recession in 2008, the stakes are far different this time around for consumers and retailers.”[4] ”[4] On a more positive note, Lacy points out that retailers are better equipped to deal with a downturn than they were in 2008. Fortunately, data is generally available.

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How Did the Digital Supply Chain Evolve?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Business management tools like spreadsheet software and invoice-creation tools saved significant amounts of time and aided recordkeeping. Companies got a taste of the now-booming software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry starting in 1999. Bringing Big Data Into the Picture. Mobile Apps Make Information Portable.

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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

This includes receiving order tracking credentials seconds after purchase, looking up shipment status on any device at any time, and receiving real-time shipping updates at all stops along the package’s journey – even the last mile. This includes providing a fast, inexpensive, and personalized eCommerce experience from purchase to delivery.

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The Annual State of U.S. Logistics Report – Added Candidness and Need for More Synchronization

Supply Chain Matters

This annual report consists of important economic and business statistical data and analysis, highlights from interviews with industry and business executives and industry stakeholders. Since the inception of this blog in 2008, Supply Chain Matters has provided perspectives and takeaway thoughts from each annual report. For 2021, U.S.

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Google Will Acquire a 3PL – And Other Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2015

Talking Logistics

made that prediction in 2008 (see the Barron’s article What $300-a-Barrel Oil Will Mean for You ). So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”.

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3PL Logistics Companies Up Services to Continue to Meet the Needs of Shippers

GlobalTranz

When the housing market collapsed in 2008 , the US and global economies went into a tailspin. However, the economy is on the mend, and the need for immediate cost savings and lean solutions is starting to take the backburner to how 3PL Logistics Companies could benefit shippers through long-term relationships. They get damaged.

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How Consumer Behavior is Changing

Enterra Insights

Prior to the pandemic, historical data provided some guidance. Now, all that manufacturing, logistics, pricing, customer engagement and general commerce data is obsolete.” At Enterra Solutions ® we found ourselves supporting clients faced with lots of questions about consumer behavior.