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Weather Permitting: How to Use Weather Data in Retail Forecasting

ToolsGroup

Retail is detail. And there is a lot of ‘detail’ for retailers to manage and factor into the business every day. Despite knowing all this, too many retailers ignore the impact of weather and this adds error to plans and demand forecasts. How Weather Influences Retail Demand. It all evens out in the end.

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Walmart Lowers their Shipping Requirements, but their Suppliers Still Struggle

Logistics Viewpoints

This was announced on the Retail Link portal for suppliers on January 30 th. Walmart is not the only big retailer with OTIF requirements, but as the world’s largest retailer, and a company with stringent requirements , Walmart’s OTIF requirements are top of mind for consumer goods companies.

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Inefficient Procurement processes are costing UK businesses almost £2m per year, reveals research

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At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function.

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IDC MarketScape Names Blue Yonder a Leader in Order Orchestration and Fulfillment

BlueYonder

Blue Yonder has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Order Orchestration and Fulfillment Applications for Retail 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49615623, December 2023). The IDC MarketScape report on Order Orchestration and Fulfillment evaluates 14 software vendors in this area.

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How to Procure Full Truckloads in Tight Capacity

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Download eBook. Decreasing capacity and increasing full truckload rates are expected to increase throughout 2018, reports Freight Waves. Conducting annual procurement exercises.

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ToolsGroup Ranked Top in Three FeaturedCustomers Award Categories

ToolsGroup

FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software and services, helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor-validated content. Only 15 companies met the criteria needed to be included in the Spring 2023 Demand Forecasting Software Customer Success Report.

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Omnichannel Retail Strategy: Not just a Buzzword, But a Business Model

GlobalTranz

An omnichannel retail strategy is the new norm in today’s supply chains. The days of managing channels on an individual basis are over, and consumers are using multiple devices and e-commerce platforms for nearly all purchases. Download White Paper. In fact, 78% of U.S. GET YOUR COPY HERE.