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Schneider Electric’s Works with EcoVadis to Drive Supplier Emissions Engagment

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Increasingly, companies will take sustainability criteria into account in their purchasing decisions. EcoVadis’ focus is helping suppliers accelerate their journey by measuring and improving their sustainability management system, collecting and reporting their data, building capacity to ultimately drive reductions in impact.

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3 Ways Technology Can Enable Retailers to Enhance Deliveries in 2022

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As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. The trend of purchasing big & bulky items online will continue to grow, with Statista predicting 35% of furniture sales worldwide will be made online by 2025.

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What Are the Top Logistics Software Companies in Dubai and UAE?

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With the UAE market having nearly 100% of the population with smartphone access, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts e-commerce to generate $8 billion in sales by 2025. This newly-added focus has pushed companies to invest in logistics software that helps them improve their delivery process and make it more customer-friendly.

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The Top Three Keys to Creating an Exceptional Customer Experience during National Returns Week

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Each year in the United States, the return of goods purchased for the holidays usually peaks on one day in early January; the volume is so significant the day has been designated National Returns Day. This year, due to an increased number of e-commerce purchases, retailers and shippers will experience National Returns Week.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

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SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Philip Morris International’s Pivot to Smoke-Free Products Complicates their Supply Chain

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The prevalence of smoking is going down, but the world’s population is increasing; the net result is that the forecast for the number of smokers is essentially flat in 2025 as compared to 2010. Dr. Alexandros Skandalakis – the Director Global Manufacturing Capacity, Strategic Assets and Capital Expenditures at Philip Morris Products S.A.

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Last-mile Dialogues: Make Your D2c Strategy a Winner With an Intelligent SCM Solution

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According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. during the 2022-2027 period, the total addressable D2C market in India is forecast to hit $100 billion by 2025. With an expected CAGR of 34.5%