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Lifting The Gray Curtain

Supply Chain Shaman

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. Using Analytics In the World of Gray.

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Overcoming The Barriers to Use Channel Data

Supply Chain Shaman

Here I want to address the question, “Why is the focus on the basics of supply chain a barrier to adopting new forms of analytics and supply chain processes? ” (The use of the term “basics” is usually code for the implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to improve order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.).

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NRF 2022: 4 Big Session Themes from Retail’s Big Show

ToolsGroup

In his opening keynote address, Target CEO Brian Cornell said the supply chain crisis necessitates greater data transparency and analytics to win in the short term. Washington Post ). Carla Harris, Morgan Stanley Vice Chair, shares her predictions for 2022 and advice for retail leadership. Upstream supply visibility is crucial.

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New Report Reveals 5 Trends Reshaping Government Procurement

ivalua

National survey of state procurement officials finds states are moving toward a more modern approach to buying. WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. Procurement offices are forging closer relationships with vendors.

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Trends 2022: Retail

Enterra Insights

Justin Swanson ( @ejsnyt ) reports, “Retail sales in the United States jumped nearly 11 percent this season compared with the holiday period in 2019, the year before the pandemic upended the global economy.”[1] Digital Path to Purchase taken more often. Swanson reports, “Online sales made up 20.9 Journalist E.

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Peak Shipping Season: A Review of Trends from the 2018 Holiday Peak Season

GlobalTranz

We will turn over each stone and consider how innovative technology will shape the future of shipping and logistics. According to Steve Banker via Forbes , Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods positioned the company to corner the omnichannel area , and Amazon went a step further. million returns, reports the Washington Post.

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Is The Market Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels?

Intelligent Audit

With retailers bursting at the seams with school supplies, the average consumer has shifted their purchasing habits from pleasure to purpose. While innovators have revolutionized many steps, the evolution of tech has made little impact on last-mile and reverse logistics. While the U.S.