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Artificial Intelligence and Omnichannel Operations

Enterra Insights

Many analysts believe the future of retail rests on the shoulders of omnichannel operations powered by artificial intelligence (AI). James D’Arezzo, CEO of Condusiv Technologies, writes, “Any retailer that wants to be competitive knows it must offer a seamless omnichannel experience to its customers.”[1] ”[3].

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The Difference between Multichannel, Omnichannel and Unified Commerce. And Why It’s Important.

ToolsGroup

Creating a common language is often an important first step, so I wanted to clarify the difference between Multichannel, Omnichannel and Unified Commerce. Each operation is managed as a silo, with its own processes, infrastructure, inventory and revenue targets. It’s hard to know exactly where you are and how to move forward.

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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

Omnichannel retail operations are well on their way to becoming the norm. Michael Jones ( @mdjonesy ), a business consultant, explains, “Consumers don’t shop ‘omnichannel.’ ”[1] Successful companies make omnichannel operations seamless and easy for consumers; but, behind the scenes complexity rules.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment and the Amazon Effect

Enterra Insights

The so-called omnichannel solution envisions those outlets operating both as familiar sites for merchandise display and as fulfillment nodes for online sales. ” Sheffi isn’t trying discourage traditional retailers from developing omnichannel operations, he is simply pointing out challenges such operations must face.

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Holiday Sales Demonstrated Necessity of Omnichannel Strategies

Enterra Insights

”[1] One of the primary reasons retailers are doing better is improved omnichannel operations. Safdar and Moise report Target is a good example of how omnichannel operations have strengthened their bottom line. ” Omnichannel strategies begin with mobile. ” Improving omnichannel operations.

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Why OmniChannel Solutions are Needed in Shipping & Logistics to Meet Consumer Demand

GlobalTranz

E-commerce and omnichannel solutions are rapidly becoming the next frontier in the use of the Internet of Things and better order fulfillment processes. The use of omnichannel solutions to increase sales through all accessible means, which includes e-commerce, social media sales, printed advertising and catalogs , and brick-and-mortar stores.

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What Retailers Need to Know About Inventory Management for 2016

RFgen

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out.