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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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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

More specifically, it took 83 days for container transport from Europe to Asia, and 88 days from North America to Asia. The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier.

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These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement

GlobalTranz

While some retailers, including Sam’s and RadioShack, have closed significantly more stores over the last year, consumers are flocking back to brick-and-mortar stores, says DB Schenker Americas. This is the omnichannel supply chain, and it will require shippers to rethink their strategies.

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This Week In Supply Chain Management Tech- June 14 2022

Supply Chain Matters

The eight-year-old startup currently works with prominent retailers, such as Gap, rue21 , Old Navy , TORRID and Zumiez to enable a best-in-class omnichannel experience. Freightos Limited , a global freight booking and payment platform, and Gesher I Acquisition Corp., No financial details were disclosed regarding his acquisition.

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Bed Bath & Beyond @BedBathBeyond Bed Bath & Beyond has discovered a way to save millions of dollars on freight over the next few years, thanks to a new 755,000 square-foot distribution facility slated to open in the fall of 2019. In 2016, the company increased its EBIT in the Americas by 40%, with continued growth.

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3 Tips for Navigating the World of Parcel in 2023

CHAINalytics

In a volatile market of macroeconomic factors, record-high general rate increases, fuel pricing hikes, and extended peak seasons, it’s easy to feel powerless against sky-rocketing transportation costs. AFS Logistics’ Micheal McDonagh shares his insight on the year ahead and why robust data is the key to success.