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Omnichannel is another Word for Complexity

Enterra Insights

Omnichannel retail operations are well on their way to becoming the norm. Michael Jones ( @mdjonesy ), a business consultant, explains, “Consumers don’t shop ‘omnichannel.’ ”[1] Successful companies make omnichannel operations seamless and easy for consumers; but, behind the scenes complexity rules.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. RESILIENCE REQUIRES OMNICHANNEL OPTIMISATION.

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The Dire Need for Data Automation in the Manufacturing Industry | AFFLINK

AFFLINK

Unpredictable Consumer Demand Trends Traditionally, organizations got away with loose forecasting and just-in-time (JIT) inventory management to match production to consumer demands. Benefits of Automation in Procurement Technologies Manufacturers and distributors aren’t the only ones feeling the business pressures of supply chain disruption.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

GlobalTranz

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. This year, most were interesting in supply chain optimization - from distribution to inventory management - and Key Performance Indicators.

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4 ways to improve retail logistics and reduce operational costs

6 River Systems

Retailers must be flexible in order to handle consumer’s evolving shopping behaviors changing trade policies, inventory shortages, supply and demand disruptions and unpredictable delays in last mile deliveries. Investing in inventory and warehouse management solutions. Retailers must adapt to changing conditions. Looking ahead.

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7 Top Supply Chain Trends to Know for 2023

ModusLink Corporation

Carrier rates are declining across the board, and Seatrade Maritime News reported an “expected trough of freight rates to mid-2023 from 2024 with a lower demand forecast and a higher than expected effective capacity increase due to the unwinding of congestion. Cybersecurity Risk Management Will Grow More Important in Omnichannel E-Commerce.

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How to Determine if Your Distribution Fulfillment Strategy is Working

Veridian Solutions

This is important for reducing order fulfillment errors, improving your inventory management and remaining competitive. Poor replenishment and reordering of inventory. Limited visibility in procurement. Higher freight spend. Key indicators that your strategy is working include: Strong, Lean Inventory.