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Is Inventory Optimization a Key to Omnichannel Survival?

ToolsGroup

Industry analysts have pointed out an obvious fit with inventory optimization. If retailers optimize their inventory—dynamically aligning their supply chains to changing customer preferences and behavior—they can position inventory to satisfy demand at the lowest possible cost. Here’s why.

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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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Singing the inventory blues

Cathy Roberson

Many retailers are feeling inventory pains despite assuring analysts that they're quite pleased with their inventory levels. Mind you, some retailers may indeed be pleased with their inventory levels, but others may be trying to figure out where to store the excess inventory since so many warehouses are beyond full.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Approximately 73% of respondents cited progress in omnichannel improvements over the past year, but express cautious optimism for their company's supply chain and capacity. Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Even if much of their sought-after inventory remains stuck at sea, merchants still need to move products that are available, and this brings its own set of relentless challenges.

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Retailers take control of parts of their supply chain

Cathy Roberson

Indeed, shippers’ logistics costs have skyrocketed over the past couple of years as shippers struggle to ensure enough inventories are on hand to maintain store and online sales. But consumers have been in a buying mood with retail sales up 18.4% year-to-date through October, not seasonally adjusted. I wear a number of hats these days.

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The Internet of Things and Supply Chain Operations

Enterra Insights

This focus sharpened and became even more important with the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel operations. Analysts from Samsung observe, “As the omnichannel experience raises customer expectations to an all-time high, retailers must create supply chain-based operational efficiencies if they want to maintain strong customer service.