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A River Runs Through It…

Supply Chain Shaman

The last scene shows an old man sitting on the Montana river where he used to fish with his family many years ago. Shifting demand increases cost and complexity while shaping demand increases market share or baseline forecast demand for the product. The modeling of demand today is supply focused. It is finite.

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Who’s Catching the Holiday Shopping Fever?

Enterra Insights

Lisa Rowan reports, “The National Retail Federation expects holiday retail sales to total between $727.9 ” States with consumers at the other end of the spending scale include: West Virginia ($60); Vermont ($111); Montana ($328); Louisiana ($342); and New Mexico ($373). billion and $730.7 billion this year.

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Five Signs Your Business Needs a Fulfillment Partner

Ware2Go

Over time, those costs will add up and negatively impact margins. A 2021 consumer survey revealed that 33% of shoppers have higher expectations for fast shipping since the onset of the pandemic, and 42% expect a 2-day shipping option for every online purchase. They should also accurately report on inventory management.