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Omnichannel Logistics Solutions Takes the Supply Chain To The Next Level

GlobalTranz

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions. Customers Pushed For More OmniChannel Logistics Solutions, and They Got It.

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Addressing Omnichannel Fulfillment Challenges

Enterra Insights

Google the term “omnichannel” and you are likely to find as many articles about the challenges associated with omnichannel fulfillment as you are about the importance of omnichannel operations for the future of retail. Fulfillment is the back half of the omnichannel operations story. ” Solution.

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Empowered Consumers Require Omnichannel Strategies

Enterra Insights

To meet changing consumer behavior, retailers are finding omnichannel strategies essential. ” Omnichannel strategies can help meet consumer demands. Myerson ( @Paul_A_Myerson ), a supply chain instructor at Monmouth University, insists omnichannel operations are the new retail reality. Changing consumer behavior.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment and the Amazon Effect

Enterra Insights

.”[1] Retailers puzzling over how to counter the Amazon Effect realized their brick-and-mortar stores could be used as fulfillment centers and began to roll out “click-and-collect” capabilities — allowing shoppers to purchase an item online and pick it up in store. Competing in the omnichannel environment.

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

GlobalTranz

2017 is projected to be a year in which more shippers break out of the mold, embracing newer transportation management systems ( TMSs ). Unfortunately, this means predictions for adoption rates in 2017 would be likely to remain in this range. Paired with the political upheaval of 2016, the only solution will be reducing inefficiencies.

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10 Wholesale Distribution Industry Trends for 2022 and Beyond

Unleashed

In 2017 it showed the world the D2C trend was coming by slashing its 30,000 retail partners down to just 40. The traditional sales rep approach is no longer what buyers are spending most of their time on when it comes to making purchases. Nike, which is an even better example. They’ve arrived.’ New training may be required.

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Top 5 Trends to Know to Compete with Amazon’s Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Amazon’s purchase of Kiva Robots changed the landscape of robotics in the supply chain. Furthermore, the speed of operation of robots will increase more than 30 percent by the end of 2017. Clearly, robotics will become more important in 2017 than during any previous year. Technology Will Reshape Procurement Practices.