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Honey, I Shrunk the Merchandise! How Missing Merchandise Hurts Retailers

BlueYonder

In North America, according to an IHL research report sponsored by Blue Yonder , retail loss due to out-of-stocks increased by a huge 17.7% As I mentioned earlier, shrink leads to empty shelves and out-of-stocks due to theft are much different than out-of-stocks due to a sell-through of what was shipped to the store.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

Locus

It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. Source: Statista.com. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Ethical sourcing of goods. Schedule Demo.

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California's Weather Impacts Truckload Capacity

DAT Solutions

The central valley of California has been called "the nation's bread basket," as a wide variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, rice and dairy products are shipped to all corners of North America. California supplies nearly 50% of the nation’s produce. Shown are the key market areas (KMAs) in California.

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Inventory Distortion Will Cost Retailers $1.77 Trillion in 2023. Here’s How Blue Yonder Can Help.

BlueYonder

In North America, retail loss due to out-of-stocks actually increased by a staggering 17.7% Shoppers get accurate fulfillment dates before and after check-out — and retailers can reduce the cost-to-serve through sourcing optimization, while still meeting customer expectations. But out-of-stocks remain an enormous issue.

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Last Mile Delivery – A Complete Guide

Locus

In fact, customers will gladly pay a premium if it means that shipping times can be accelerated. These are some of the ways logistics optimization can benefit your business: Acts as the single source of truth: Locus is a single integrated platform that automates all fulfillment stages with secure applications and seamless integrations.

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Freight Market Snapshot: Houthi Attacks in Red Sea and Suez Canal News Updates

Freightos

Suez Canal News Update The Suez Canal is a crucial lane for global shipping, with 50-60 vessels of all types transiting each day for about 19,000 per year, including about 30% of global container traffic and more than a million barrels of crude oil per day. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

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