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Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

What’s more, 39% say getting a good deal is as pleasing as eating their favorite food, and 37% believe it’s as good as going on vacation. 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] What do they consider a good deal?

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

The engineers will begin by developing 3D software to emulate the “complexities of real life.” This was part of the reason the company missed its 2008 goal to reduce aircraft emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2020. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777.

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Is Omnichannel Dead? Of Course Not…However, the Focus Is Now on Customer Experience in Omnichannel

GlobalTranz

Omnichannel has been a go-to plan for retailers since 2008, but it is changing. If a consumer wants to view a product on a smart device while in-store, they are 20-percent more likely to complete the purchase. Levy Mobile Technology to Encourage Positive Experiences and More Purchases. It is just shopping.

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How Consumer Behavior is Changing

Enterra Insights

We’re seeing accelerated usage of omnichannel retail, pickup and home delivery is prospering, social influencers are growing in importance as is live eCommerce, subscription services are on the rise, and there’s a growing desire for smart ‘touchless’ solutions.” Fear-motivated consumerism. ” Footnotes. [1]

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The Batch Food Traceability Survival Guide

RFgen

Overview: Food Traceability Is a Growing Compliance Challenge. Calculating the Cost of a Food Recall. Additional Food Traceability Resources. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first exercised new powers granted under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shut down processing at the Sunland Inc.

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Amazon CEO’s Latest Letter to Shareholders Outlines Unfolding Strategy

Supply Chain Matters

He indicated that if the company had not significantly invested in this unit in 2008-2009, Amazon would be a far different and likely less profitable company. placement and logistics software, processes, physical operations) to create eight interconnected regions in smaller geographic areas. We made significant internal changes (e.g.,

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White Gold Rush: Raiding Infant Milk Formula from foreign countries to China

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

1] The shortage of imported formula created a frenzy around the world as Chinese went overseas to purchase infant formula – some for personal use and many for resale in the black market (Figure below).    Third, it may offend the Chinese government by discrediting their efforts in improving food safety. 

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