Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

This article is from Audrey Dong, from KNAPP , and looks at e-commerce in China and the impact of Singles Day. E-commerce in China has developed rapidly in the past decades, with currently over 25% of total retail sales generated online. 11 th in 2009 and subsequently adopted by other e-commerce platforms and retailers.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 20, 2021

For many retailers, the pandemic has been a nightmare. In Part 1 of this article, I discussed signs that the brick-and-mortar retail sector is recovering. ” Coming out of the pandemic, the staff notes, “Amid what’s commonly becoming known as the ‘next normal,’ retail execution (REX) is still in flux.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. How has last-mile delivery in the big & bulky retail segment changed in the past few years? Why is delivery more complicated for big & bulky retailers?

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Enterra Insights

MAY 24, 2021

And the retail sector has certainly been changing, transforming, and evolving over the past few years. Executives in the retail sector have been forced to reimagine what retail will look like in the future, which has required them to change face and to understand the changing face of the business landscape. Putting on make-up?

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Get the real story on today’s retail worker shortage, as we break down: Retail Labor Shortage Statistics. The Need for Corporate Retail Talent.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Retail software is a range of technological solutions that can help retailers improve customer satisfaction, profitability, efficiency, and productivity by streamlining manual tasks. Retail software automates critical business processes in a way that traditional systems cannot. What is retail software?

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C3 Solutions

MARCH 30, 2023

New challenges constantly threaten retail operations and profitability in 2023. Retailers today face numerous supply chain issues. All these recent struggles have made retailers struggle to make a reasonable profit. In addition, they also struggle with inflation, supply chain volatility, and labour shortages.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 10, 2022

While there has been some easement, retailers are taking control of parts of their supply chains to control costs and strengthen networks. In-housing logistics services Other retailers have made similar in-housing moves – most notably AEO, which acquired AirTerra and Quiet Logistics in 2021. "As

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2024

By rethinking the supply chain as circular and interoperable (like a bicycle chain) instead of linear and distinct, retailers can link their siloed parties with solutions that work together for a more cohesive supply chain that delivers increased control, through sight, and thoroughly optimized KPIs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Finding last-mile retail delivery solutions continues to be a priority for managers. WRITTEN BY CELINE CLAYTON / POSTED ON MAY 19, 2022.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

For Retailers. Retailers can enjoy a wide array of opportunities to increase their productivity and earn more profit. Retailers can be at a better level of awareness about the habits of consumers, their likes, and dislikes. 10 Huge Benefits of eCommerce Businesses for Retailers & Buyers – LogiSYM August 2020.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 22, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. These systems are the brains that help retail operations stay ahead of the competition, by enabling the addition of new automated systems. 5 Min Read.

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Arkieva

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Isn’t the goal of a successful retailer to give the customer what they want, when they want it? Quick trend changes are driven by this customer and retailers must be flexible to survive. Retail Planning – Is It Time For A Change?? And isn’t today’s customer changing their mind on what they want quicker than ever?

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Cognira

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Navigating the Grocery Retail Profitability Storm How digital innovations transform the landscape amid industry challenges October 18, 2023 Promotions Home The grocery retail industry is at a crossroads, brought to the forefront by enlightening discussions during the Groceryshop 2023 sessions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2022

This article is from Wayne Snyder at Blue Yonder, and looks at the intricacies of the ever-growing same-day delivery market. According to a survey by Gatepoint Research, 40% of retailers are focusing on this as one of their 2022 priorities. This is a must, not only for the customer but for the retailer.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By combining the proven data science capabilities of Evo, with the end-to-end capabilities and mature ML models of ToolsGroup’s retail and supply chain planning applications, organizations can truly optimize business outcomes. At Event Network, we aim to optimize the retail potential of experiential attractions. “At

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West Coast and California Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2021

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal , some of the largest retailers in the U.S. are trying to sidestep import supply chain delays and congestion by chartering their own ships overseas.

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Cathy Roberson

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain costs increasing and available capacity almost a rarity, retailers are undertaking a variety of ways to make sure they receive their inventory in time for the ever-important holiday season. Based on earnings transcripts, here’s how retailers are ensuring they get their inventories in time for the holiday season.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Retailers would normally already have their goods on hand in Distribution Centres, Stores, and any other channels they may use. Retailers should have had their goods by now yet for some their inventory hasn’t even left the country of manufacture. Is Just In Time Past Its Time? We are fast approaching the Holiday season.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2019

Spotting trends, therefore, becomes an essential part of any retailer’s success. More and more retailers are turning to cognitive technologies to help them know their customers better. The Retail industry is now getting in on the action. We know, however, what consumers want and need changes over time. ”[3].

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 31, 2023

Retailers and brands are wringing out as much revenue as they can from costly inventories and returned merchandise. These providers offer retailers, brands, and others an online platform to sell gently used goods. Think of them as online consignment shops for individuals and also for retailers and brands. According to J.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

Bowman at Supply Chain Brain has an interesting article on how retailers can take on Amazon, by using the one thing they have in their favor that Amazon lacks. That dependency might now be on the verge of eroding… —– Read the full article: How Retailers Can Meet the Challenge of Amazon.

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Alloy

AUGUST 10, 2021

We’ve gathered some of our most popular articles and videos, so you can chart your path forward. Learn from two beauty & wellness brands seeing major success in retail. How native partnered with Alloy unlock Target retail data & grow sales (Consumer Goods Technology). Video overview: New item launches in Alloy.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a retailer, so much of your time and energy goes into managing your inventory , streamlining your logistics, building partnerships, and curating the customer experience. To find out, you’ll need to track Key performance Indicators, or KPIs, for your retail business. What is a retail KPI? Why are retail metrics important?

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Back in university, I was fully engaged with the topic of multi-channel retailing thanks to a marketing professor who had a long-standing passion for everything retail and digital. I learned a lot about omni-channel retailing and the customer’s way of looking at it. The new reality. Fulfilling the vision top down (i.e.

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AB&R

MARCH 15, 2022

This article originally appeared on RFID Journal. Two decades ago, the retailer required that suppliers add tags to all goods supplied to stores throughout its chain. Two decades ago, the retailer required that suppliers add tags to all goods supplied to stores throughout its chain.

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In today’s competitive retail sector, optimizing logistics processes enables retailers to gain an advantage. In this article, we’ll discuss four ways to improve retail logistics to reduce operational savings, including: Implement resilient strategies. Retailers must adapt to changing conditions.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 14, 2018

To do so, I want to explain the ‘how’ behind some of the sustainability efforts I’ve seen in the retail industry recently, and hopefully embolden other companies to engage in similar efforts. Now, let’s dig into the details of the ‘how’ behind sustainability improvements in the retail space. What’s next?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain! RFID article and permission to publish here provided by Vic Bageria. One industry that can significantly benefit from RFID technology is retail. One of the most popular reasons for retail stores or malls to implement RFID technology is for people counting. Subscribe Here!

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Alloy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Note: in this article, we’ll be referring to your forecasts as forecasts and your retailers’ forecasts as supply plans. With supply chain headaches and inflation driving down brand loyalty, it’s more important than ever to make sure your retailers are effectively allocating your inventory. For consistently replenished items.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This article is from Zheyuan Du at Kinaxis and discusses unconventional solutions to excess inventory challenges. Consequently, while others are celebrating a relative end to the pandemic, retailers are facing unwanted inventories piled up in warehouses. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This article is from KNAPP and looks at innovations in e-grocery. Food retailers are predominantly depending on central fulfillment centers (CFC) and micro fulfillment centers (MFS) to process their e-commerce orders. To read the full article, click HERE. This in turn increases throughput and efficiency.

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C3 Solutions

JULY 28, 2020

This article is part of our Retail Program. Designed specifically to support global leaders by aiding in creating a strategic plan to help them win the retail game. You can't talk retail without mentioning the 800-pound gorilla, so here's where Amazon rears its head once more as a retail disruptor. 15 Min Read.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 5, 2023

It can generate whole articles in just a few seconds. When the theme was specific, the engine did not have the correct data to generate a useful article. When the theme was broader and widely written about – like “sustainable supply chains,” the resulting article was excellent. Most forms of AI are prediction machines.

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ThroughPut

JULY 5, 2023

What started off as toilet paper shortage in 2020 continues to show up in grocery and food retail even three years later. As per an IHL Group study , food retail and groceries are missing almost $1 trillion in sales due to these stockouts. And that makes sense – customers don’t really care why there is a product shortage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). However, CPG companies need to be careful about competing with their existing retail/wholesale/distributor customers/channels. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

This article is from Logistyxlooks at the findings from a recent survey on sustainability. One of Logistyx’s long-time partners, Blue Yonder, published its 2022 Consumer Sustainability Survey, revealing retail consumer preferences related to sustainable shopping habits after surveying more than 1,000 U.S.

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