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Surviving an Economic Downturn in the Retail Sector

Enterra Insights

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. Having said that, few if any economists are predicting a bright, short-term future. She explains, “There are signs that shoppers may be running out of gas. .”[2]

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Will 2017 Drive a Higher TMS Adoption for Small to Mid-Sized Shippers?

GlobalTranz

Historical Data on TMS Adoption May Be Lower Than Reported. In 2008, statistics involving TMS adoption rates ranged from 20 to 30 percent. Meanwhile, 2008 was a time when the deployment of cloud-based technologies was in infancy, so some companies may not have understood survey questions and their applicability to existing operations.

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Last Mile Carrier Tracking: 5 Tips for eCommerce Merchants

Ware2Go

Last mile carrier tracking shows the status and often location of a package from the moment the shipping information is sent to the carrier. By adopting a distributed fulfillment network, merchants can offer their customers 1 to 2-day ground shipping. What Is Last Mile Carrier Tracking? The Importance of Last Mile Carrier Tracking.

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SanDisk’s Story of Customer Segmentation Strategies Using Inventory Postponement

Supply Chain Shaman

” Currently working on a series of surveys to help clients answer these two questions, I struggle with the current state. I find that in this world of the global multi-national that procurement processes have become convoluted and increasingly complex. (In Most supply chain planning teams do not know their customers.

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Three Key Trends From The WERC DC Measures Survey

Lucas

WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing importance of labor-related metrics in assessing DC performance. Annual workforce turnover.

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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. Predictive analytics , which identify the intrinsic inefficiencies in simple processes that did not warrant in-depth review in response to the Great Recession. As a result, some specific services have emerged from the shadows.

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How Consumer Behavior is Changing

Enterra Insights

He drew that conclusion from recent surveys and an interview with Shalabh Shalabh, Chief Growth Officer at LatentView Analytics. This rests on the shoulders of your supply chain, with sourcing, shipping, safety, efficiency, quality and in some cases, freshness.” Changing consumer behavior. ” Those trends are: 1. .