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NRF 2025: Transforming Retail Through AI, Data, and Customer-Centric Innovation

ToolsGroup

As retailers navigate an increasingly complex marketplace, several key themes emerged that are set to define the next era of retail innovation. Returns Management and Integration With 35% of online purchases being returned, predominantly to physical stores, retailers are grappling with the ripple effects on inventory management.

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Five Reasons Why Are We Not Making Progress on Inventory Management

Supply Chain Shaman

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. I was speaking to a frustrated CFO last week that said, “If I had 1% of the money spent on technology to improve inventory management, I would be a rick man.” The presentation is on slideshare.)

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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

These pillars provide a comprehensive framework to align operational goals with broader corporate and societal objectives, fostering resilience, innovation, and long-term value. Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact.

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Why Is Promotion Planning Important In Inventory Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. Also, business KPIs such as customer satisfaction and sales conversion is heavily dependent on inventory availability.

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OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

OneRail’s platform includes order management, inventory management, and real-time visibility. OneRail has been recognized for its growth and innovation by a number of organizations, including Deloitte and FreightWaves. OneRail is used by a variety of industries, including retail, food & grocery, and healthcare.

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Pairing Rooftop Solar with Warehouse Robotics – Harnessing Synergy Between Technology and Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

Source: mainebiz.biz In today’s rapidly evolving logistics and supply chain sector, warehouses are increasingly turning to innovative technologies to gain a competitive edge. It presents an even greater opportunity for an innovative supplier or system integrator to finance and pair the solar with RaaS paired with Power-as-a-Service.

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Standards Driven Innovation: How Connected Vehicles Are Impacting Logistics and Smart Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

Smart warehouses, governed by standards like ISO 9001 for quality management, are also integrating AI systems to optimize inventory management and automate the loading and unloading processes.