Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In this blog, I’ll try to shed more light on it with examples from our work with our customers. While we might go and get the best of the solutions out there to meet today’s challenges and leverage today’s technology, that’s not going to come with a lifetime guarantee that it will meet all our needs in the years ahead. So what to do?

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Jaggaer

JULY 23, 2019

More than virtually any other sector, sourcing and supplier management in the fashion industry have been exposed to intense scrutiny in recent years, while the functions have become of increasingly strategic importance to business success. Supply chains are multi-tiered and therefore difficult to manage.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Cyber Monday revenue – a reliable ecommerce performer year-over-year – showed mixed results pending the source, with an overall promising outlook. Supply Chain Shortages Impacted Consumer Purchases. Maybe its digital-only design fit more with the purchase activities of tweens and young adults everywhere. The Nintendo Switch?

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Put simply, marketing automation is software that automates and analyzes marketing functions and workflows. Ecommerce businesses of all sizes can benefit from the kind of software and platforms available today, which are made precisely with the needs of ecommerce businesses in mind. Image source: Omnisend.

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Claritum

AUGUST 15, 2019

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. The benefits of purchasing promotional products. Problems with current sourcing methodologies. Sourcing the right way for Promotional goods and services. Promotional merchandise is a valuable marketing tool that can help to establish brand awareness of a company among consumers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

My stepson calls them tidy whiteys) Imagine a boring, basic apparel item. The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. Let me give you an example. Historically, the design of the data model drove software market positioning.

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NC State SCRC

JULY 28, 2019

Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing is now a commonplace strategy for shrinking bottom line labor and material costs in most consumer products industries, including apparel, footwear, toys, and other manufactured products. Dow Chemical, for example, considers environmental concerns a critical feature of its policies and procedures.3

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Supply chain management systems are tools that integrate every element of a company’s supply chain to help it become more efficient, effective, and profitable. This is done either with on-premise software, through the cloud, or using a hybrid of both. . This is why a good SCM tool is so important. Cloud-based software.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . Technology Prioritizes Remote Vs. Onsite Engagement.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The Wall Street Journal reported this week ( Paid subscription or metered view ), that fashion and apparel retailer Macy’s has managed to avoid the significant excess merchandise inventory levels that are challenging other retailers.

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Unleashed

JUNE 2, 2022

Omnichannel integrates a multichannel strategy and optimises it as a progression of the online purchasing journey for the modern eCommerce customer. Omnichannel also makes it easy for customers to make purchases or reach customer service teams from any device, via their preferred platform. What is the aim of the omnichannel approach?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. These standards push companies to evaluate how they select, purchase, and manage supplier goods. What Is Multi-Tier?

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SupplyShift

JUNE 23, 2021

Yet to holistically tackle ESG performance, procurement teams must evaluate their operations at tier two, three, and beyond, as each level of the supply chain carries different risks. Cotton is a great example. These standards push companies to evaluate how they select, purchase, and manage supplier goods. What Is Multi-Tier?

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. The average purchase order changes 3-4X before shipment.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. However, this does not diminish the need for on-site verification.

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ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

This article discusses what it takes to create a great retail experience for your customers, plus some unique examples from renowned brands. In general, a great retail experience is when a customer has a positive interaction with your brand that makes them feel confident to purchase from you — and hopefully again and again.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

Necessity of Supply Chain Planning Software in Vertical Integration. At the back of your supply chain, you’ve got your raw materials being procured. Real World Examples of Backward Integration. Real World Examples of Forward Integration. That’s where the right pricing tool can make all the difference.

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ThroughPut

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These analytics techniques serve as essential tools to transform descriptive metrics into actionable insights and informed decisions. Here’s an example to further understand logistics management with prescriptive analytics. Let’s look at the example of a US-based agribusiness.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Consumers, activists, and investors increasingly want to know the products they buy are sourced sustainably and ethically. ” They note an MIT survey of apparel companies found vastly differing definitions of supply chain transparency across organizations. sources of raw materials. ” Still confused? direct suppliers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy and sell-side markets) bi-directionally with near-real time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. Thoma Bravo purchased Elemica in June 2016. The solutions evolved from different funding models.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Let’s illustrate cultural touch points with some examples. For example, if the marketing team has planned a series of promotions, the planning team needs to understand how to position stock to best meet demand depending on the regional profile of each SKU. Machine learning is a fantastic tool…if you know where to start.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Let’s take an example. Examples include first pass yield, schedule adherence, hands-free orders, orders shipped complete, and minimization of waste. Most can only measure functional costs—transportation, manufacturing, and procurement. Apparel is an example. This creates many issues. Supply Chain Trade-offs. . #4

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

I find no agency or entity trying to find a holistic solution to global logistics. jump in apparel costs and 5.5% Value networks do not interoperate and the business leader trying to track shipments must manually sync multiple data sources to get to answers. The average purchase order changes 3-4X before shipment.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In today’s Wall Street Journal , I was interviewed regarding a case that was just filed against Amazon by a large robotics , claiming that the e-commerce giant backed away from promises made early in the Covid-19 pandemic to support the supplier with millions of dollars in new purchases.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, procurement, quality, and sustainability divisions at larger companies often sort suppliers into segments. But companies with public sustainability goals will also look at ESG metrics when they decide whether and how much to purchase from you. Responsible sourcing audit scores. According to A.B.

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Cognira

JANUARY 10, 2022

Two examples of channel flexibility include: Delivery services. For fashion apparel especially, sizes and colors are tough to gauge for the average consumer, and retailers will benefit from preparing these returns. From procurement, to manufacturing, to delivery, retailers will be looking for enhancements to each of these areas.

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o9 Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2021

It is widely acknowledged that uncertainty resulting from the pandemic created many opportunities for grocers but reduced demand in the fashion and apparel industry. Examples of AI in retail settings can include ‘next-best-offer’ options for retail shoppers, or the use of external data to create accurate forecasts.

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Claritum

JULY 5, 2018

Claritum Article - Procurement Blog. If you can measure it then you can manage it” This statement is so true in the procurement field. Procurement needs to have real time data on the entire supply chain. Uniforms and Apparel. and the complexity of the information escalates to a level that software tools are essential.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 30, 2024

Synopsis According to this report, as Covid raged and consumers turned more to online channels for purchasing of goods, Nike elected to cut ties with major retail partners as well as wholesalers, in an effort to secure more direct ties with the end consumer. They smack of Nike’s iconic branding message: Just Do it !

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

(Think department stores and specialty retailers, especially those selling apparel.) For example, at the NRF’s 2018 Shop.org conference, CVS Pharmacy President Kevin Hourican, told participants, “Retail isn’t dead. shoppers still prefer to make most of their purchases in-store.” According to Market Track, U.S.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 14, 2020

Define your procurement response strategy. Many countries have closed shops for non-essential and discretionary purchases, and even where they are open, consumers may be cautious about venturing to the high street, preferring to shop online. Adapting to the present and future challenges of COVID-19.

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SupplyShift

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, procurement, quality, and sustainability divisions at larger companies often sort suppliers into segments. But companies with public sustainability goals will also look at ESG metrics when they decide whether and how much to purchase from you. Who is your buyer and what is important to them? According to A.B.

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Logility

APRIL 27, 2015

For example, apparel trends, fit—active, slimming, skinny—style and color; or industry products—made with recycled material, and so on. Software that allows for classification of products helps retailers plan by many vectors. Sales history—not just categories sales, but also the SKU’s attributes.

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ShipBob

JUNE 7, 2021

Freight movement is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions with last-mile freight a major contributor to local air pollution. Examples of brands paving the way for green ecommerce. Other examples include noissue and Arka , which offer branded custom packaging solutions made with eco-friendly materials.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

With all that in mind, I thought I’d share some examples of the highs and lows of online and in-store retail that enterprises have endured between late 2019 and early 2021, and highlight some of the most notable changes in the retail supply chain arena during that period. In-store Retail: Trials and Tribulations, Survival and Solutions.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 9, 2021

A typical ecommerce supply chain starts with sourcing raw materials to produce finished goods , which are then transported to a warehouse or fulfillment center before they end up with their end consumer. Today’s customers are now expecting online stores to implement more sustainable solutions and options than ever before.

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ShipBob

JULY 29, 2022

This means that consumers will continue to shop online and make purchases that are more environmentally friendly. As the ecommerce industry continues to grow and consumers make environmentally-friendly purchases, one way for businesses to stand out is to invest in eco-friendly custom packaging. Image Source: Arka Instagram.

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