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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

The increasing need for constantly analyzing these trade-offs across the supply chain networks has highlighted the need for digital twins and what-if capabilities in network design solutions. This means they are more likely to focus on value and affordability and change their priorities and brand preferences when making purchases.

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Online Grocery Sales Continue to Grow

Enterra Insights

have tripled since 2013 and are expected to quadruple in the next five years. This new avenue allows for parents to purchase items and have them delivered right to their student’s dorm room or apartment.”[5]. .”[1] He draws those conclusions from a Packaged Facts research report published last year. ”[5]. They are: 1.

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How to Plan for Exceptional Performance this Holiday Season

Repl Group

Anticipating your pain points and putting proactive solutions in place to resolve them is critical to exceptional Holiday performance. The lowest annual growth since 2013. As John Lewis’ MD Paula Nickolds states , omnichannel retail means “people browse online, buy on tablet and pick-up in store.”. Preparation is key.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions. The hindrance for manufacturers in the past was having a system in place to handle opening up to multi-channel or even omnichannel sales. Sales of industrial robots to all industries increased compared to 2013. Forecasting Demand.

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Is Warehouse Robotics at the Inflection Point?

Locus Robotics

Both 3PLs and progressive retail operators have formed innovation teams within their operations to specify robotics solutions to compete. Collaborative robotics are at the heart of their visions and solutions for their customers. Online purchases will only become more a part of everyday life.

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From Malls to Click-And-Collect: How Today’s Pace of Change Is Impacting Real Estate

Tompkins Blog

2008-2013 Overall Growth. 2013-2018 Estimated Overall Growth. In 2013, 38% of all CPG companies sold products online, and it is estimated that half of all CPG companies will sell products online this year. The growth of actual online sales from online purchases between 2012 and 2017 will only grow from 7.7%

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space. Procurement costs. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to consider. .