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ToolsGroup Acquires Onera to Extend Retail Platform from Planning to Execution

ToolsGroup

Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers. BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers.

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Is Inventory Waste or an Asset?

Supply Chain Shaman

I am sitt ing in seat 4E on an evening flight to San Francisco thinking about my day. We were discussing the results of the planning benchmarking work that we have just finished, and I was sharing some insights on inventory management when one of the panelists emphatically stated, “Inventory is a waste to manage.

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Is the Package Under your Tree?

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2014, ecommerce strategies grew in importance. At that time, manufacturers talked about customer-centric supply chains, but were afraid to aggressively adopt ecommerce strategies. Manufacturers, today, are aggressively pursuing e-commerce strategies. Get Good at Having a Real-time Perpetual Inventory Signal.

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The Impact of Collaborative TMS on Supply Chains Bottom Line

Turvo

Although there has been significant debate about how GSC management might help businesses create competitive advantages, the right distribution strategy has received less attention. Here, we describe how including a Collaborative TMS in your GSC and distribution strategy can help gain a competitive advantage for your business.

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Walmart: 3 Keys to Successful Supply Chain Management any Business Can Follow

GlobalTranz

However, one thing that should come to mind is the prowess of the retail giant’s supply chain excellence. Walmart would not have the ability to provide such low prices and have consistent inventory in the over 5,000 stores in the United States and over 1.3 million employees without a focus on good supply chain management.

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A Quick Guide to Perfecting Your Ecommerce Customer Service Strategy

ShipBob

52% of consumers say positive customer service interaction(s) moved them to make more purchases. Interestingly, 58% of that 52% recommend companies that provide excellent customer care. This is strikingly higher compared to those with weak omnichannel strategies — they only keep 33%! You can read the full case study here. .