ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2022

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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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Proving that it arrived in-full is.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

On today’s episode, Cerasis welcomes back Greg Braun, Senior Vice President of C3 Solutions, a yard management & dock scheduling software company. What are the current challenges that the grocery & food supply chain is facing today. What is the future of the food & grocery supply chain.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

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. The research, conducted by Vanson Bourne on behalf of Ivalua, found that 71% of respondents believed the rate of digitisation in Procurement is low.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. to avoid significant supply chain disruption.

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crisp

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Crisp helps CPGs on Google Cloud leverage daily retail data to make smarter supply chain and merchandising decisions, all while optimizing their cloud investment. Prior to Crisp, CPG brands report spending hours per day manually downloading retail and distributor reports and uploading them into data warehouses.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Today, anyone can start a retail business with a couple of clicks on a laptop from a café. Manufacturing companies have the option of selling directly to consumers without the help of any retail middle men. Here are five supply chain management tips for the retail industry to bring in sustainable profits.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Although e-commerce represents 10 percent of total retail sales, it has had an interesting effect. It catalyzed brick-and-mortar retailers to offer online shopping opportunities, which require much more than manual inventory management practices. Download White Paper. Download White Paper. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

Intelligent supply chain management can reduce costs, improve profitability, and enable competitive advantage for your organization. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more mainstream, and machine-aided purchases, such as voice ordering thru voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, are beginning to permeate everyday households.

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Locus

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not only this, 62% of online shoppers in the US say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. This is reason enough for retailers to double down on their delivery efforts in the last mile. Retailers must be able to cater to the unique delivery preference of their customers. Download the Casestudy.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

These are all forms of retail logistics. From managing inventory flow to ensuring that customers receive shipments on time, retail logistics streamlines the different stages of your ecommerce supply chain to keep your business running smoothly. What are retail logistics? COVID’s impact on retail logistics.

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Locus

APRIL 13, 2023

This newly-added focus has pushed companies to invest in logistics software that helps them improve their delivery process and make it more customer-friendly. So, if your business is looking for the top logistics software companies, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive in!

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Vanguard Software

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still felt around the globe, wreaking havoc with years of hard work put into supply chain planning systems, processes, and workflows. So, too must we re-evaluate what it means to have a lean supply chain. Download eBook. The supply chain partner landscape is shifting.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our March 5, 2022 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news which we believe would be of specific interest to our global-based blog readership.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2018

Omni-channel sales strategies have become essential to companies trying to keep up with Amazon and major retailers. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding in omnichannel supply chains has also led many companies to experience extreme issues in delivering on their promises. Download white paper.

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crisp

MARCH 24, 2022

We surveyed CPG teams using Crisp (and consulted our in-house product expert) for tips on data-driven retail marketing that makes a measurable impact. They can purchase (expensive) syndicated data, but that involves multiple players, multiple reports, and infrequent updates. A marketer’s best friend. But where do you start?

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Locus

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

customers now have the entire marketplace at their fingertips and possess greater purchasing power than ever before. Now that you know the potential of the e-commerce market, you, as a retailer, should be aware of shoppers’ expectations. say delivery speed is what makes for a good purchase experience. How do you do that?

Retail 52

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Locus

MAY 15, 2023

According to a study, 55% of consumers prefer to buy directly from brands, and a further 40% of shoppers say they will purchase from a D2C brand in the next five years. Some retailers are equipped with technology that can cater to these demands, hence most brands outsource or use retailers to sell their products.

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SupplyPike

JUNE 22, 2020

Learn all about: What Retail Link is and who can use it The challenges of Retail Link What reports and tools Retail Link has to offer. Retail Link provides you all this. Retail Link is also a way Walmart monitors its suppliers. Retail Link is also a way Walmart monitors its suppliers. SKU Structure.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Sixty-one percent of consumers said the availability of same-day delivery would make them more loyal to a retailer, yet only one percent would be willing to pay for full delivery costs. The last mile is also the one part of the supply chain with the most potential for error. Shoppers want a lot from retailers.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2018

Competition between brick and mortar and e-commerce retail channels, often within the same company, has led to a proliferation of products and services. Delivery of ‘make to stock’ products to a home or business is now available within hours of making a purchase. What’s next? Products beamed right into your house.

Supply Chain Planning Software 101

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Logility

AUGUST 22, 2018

Competition between brick and mortar and e-commerce retail channels, often within the same company, has led to a proliferation of products and services. Delivery of “make to stock” products to a home or business is now available within hours of making a purchase. What’s next? Products beamed right into your house.

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Locus

JULY 25, 2023

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce Download WhitePaper Now! Read Also: The Ultimate Guide to BOPIS: Buy Online, Pick Up In Store There is massive pressure on FMCG retailers and etailers to deliver goods faster than competitors like never before.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This resounding trial and win signifies a new way shippers will be able to compete in the global market, speeding delivery of international shipments, enhancing existing supply chain operations, and more. Download Here. In other words, blockchain suffers from a lack of use problem. Get Your Free White Paper Today.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

By Vikram Murthi and Dr. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

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Herlitz Inventory Management

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the last three decades, PFX has magnified its presence in the independent pet retail space and become one of the leading distributors in the country. PFX currently partners with 6,500 pet speciality retailers in 39 states across the U.S, The software allows us to track that and to see that change is phenomenal.”.

Food 52

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ShipBob

JULY 30, 2021

Imagine this scenario: A customer browses sunglasses on your online store but leaves without making a purchase. L ater, while they’re browsing through their Instagram feed, they notice an ad displaying a previously viewed product and a 20% discount off their first purchase. They click on the ad, which leads to a purchase.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 14, 2021

Last year, grocers and mass merchant retailers saw a $505 billion loss (up to 6% of store sales) due to OOS [i]. Retail winners take intelligent demand forecasts and feed it into their category management systems to optimize store assortments and shelf placement. Download the IHL “Future of Grocery and CPG” report here. [i]

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

US holiday retail sales in 2021 will rise 2.7% of total holiday season retail sales. Top 6 Supply chain Trends to Expect This 2021 Holiday Season for Businesses. Before the pandemic, retailers had separate fulfillment centers for physical store operations and e-commerce operations.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For many growing and established direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands alike, the supply chain is the most critical but also most challenging aspect of their operations. . The process involves complex steps, from procurement, to shipping products to end users, often resulting in a lack of visibility and high operational costs.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2021

By Vikram Murthi and Dr. Stijn-Pieter van Houten, both Vice President, Industry Strategy, o9 Solutions. For retailers a significant shift in channel preferences with the need to support various store formats and omni-channel options. Houston – We have a Supply Chain Problem.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Omnichannel has been a go-to plan for retailers since 2008, but it is changing. Omnichannel, as a word and strategy in retail, is shifting. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. So, Omnichannel Is Not Dead? Not exactly.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Today‘s supply chains are undergoing significant pressures to become more “demand-driven”. Retailers, distributors and manufacturers are forced to choose the approach they hope will make them the most profit. How much should be purchased? The post Push vs. Pull in your supply chain…what’s the difference?

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Shipping may be the final part of the retail experience, but it is often the one that consumers base their overall experience upon. A bad experience with retail shipping can overshadow great products and reasonable pricing. The modern-day supply chain network relies on fast and affordable shipping solutions for retail customers.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

E-commerce defines the state of global supply chains today. As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities.

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Locus

APRIL 3, 2023

An effective logistics solution is critical for optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, and supporting sustainability goals. The global last-mile delivery market size is expected to reach $61.57 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 16.7% from 2019 to 2025.

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