Cerasis

MAY 15, 2017

More companies are actively engaging with consumers in search of the ultimate omnichannel sales experience as the strength of online sales increase, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. Unlike traditional supply chains, omnichannel supply chains rely on the successful integration and application of data, process standardization and high-tech tools to ensure a seamless flow of information and products. The first toward implementing an omnichannel supply chain strategy is automation.

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The Network Effect

MAY 6, 2016

It depends a lot on where the retailers are, but if you’re a store-based retailer, the largest opportunity is to leverage that store base for a true understanding of omnichannel. Omnichannel, speed of delivery, customer centricity, selection, those are the opportunities today.

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Cerasis

MAY 25, 2017

In supply chains, omnichannel solutions are often used interchangeably with multichannel solutions. However, understanding the elements of omnichannel vs. multichannel supply chain is essential to maximizing profit margins in a tightening economy. What Are Omnichannel Supply Chains? Omnichannel supply chains are like multichannel supply chains in respect to serving consumers across different channels.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

He says that the majority of omnichannel retailers use a hybrid strategy—filling online orders from both stores and distribution centers. For multi-channel retailers, it’s getting increasingly difficult to survive in “the Amazon jungle”.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

MARCH 30, 2017

By Steve Wilson Digital Supply Chain Analyst, Tompkins International Omnichannel is now the cost of entry, although it cannot be the core of your strategy to survive and grow in today’s eCommerce environment. The post The Weakness of an Omnichannel Strategy appeared first on Tompkins International. Blog Amazon Omnichannel Retail Strategy Supply Chain Walmart

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Loftware

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

There has been a growing push among omnichannel retailers to improve their supply chain management practices. Consumers today are less likely to draw a distinction between shopping online and shopping in stores, choosing instead to casually slide between both as the situation permits.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

DECEMBER 10, 2015

The post Omnichannel: What Is It, Really? We have all experienced the evolution of the complexity and sophistication of supply chains. appeared first on Tompkins International. Blog 3PL Consumer Products Retail

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Cerasis

JANUARY 26, 2017

Over the last year, huge strides were made in machine-to-machine connectivity, as foreseen by our predictions, ranging from the greater use of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) and stronger resolve for more omnichannel logistics solutions.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

MAY 5, 2016

During recent select interviews with Target, Home Depot, Birchbox, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, DSW, and Tompkins International. Blog Consumer Products Retail

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PLS Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Although the food supply chain infrastructure is efficient, consumers are seeking home delivery and click-and-collect options, and grocery stores have to adjust, overhauling their fulfillment system to serve the omnichannel market.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 16, 2014

In my last blog post , I discussed two types of supply chains in today’s omnichannel world: the titans and the industry leaders. Let’s first consider the players in omnichannel. Omnichannel players work hard to control variability to, in turn, improve customer satisfaction.

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Cerasis

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog by Our friend Mark Lerner with Bringg where he discusses Omnichannel and Supply Chain with Chuck Intrieri. So that's Omnichannel - that's all channels, versus eCommerce, which has to do with document handling. So those are three different things: Omnichannel, eCommerce, and supply chain EDI. There are very few people out there whose experience in a particular industry spans both sides of a shifted paradigm.

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EFT

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The key challenge firms have with meeting omnichannel demands rests with firms’ supply chains. The new sales duality—omnichannel—is driven by the New Supply Chain duality. E-commerce is very different as to order sizes, mix, shipping preparation, and delivery requirements.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 5, 2014

In today’s omnichannel world, there are four types of supply chains. Omnichannel is not about combining channels, but rather about building enough interfaces so that the channels appear to be operating as one. The post Who Are Today’s ‘Titans’ and ‘Industry Leaders’ in Omnichannel?

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

“Very few companies – a mere five percent – believe they are ‘advanced’ when it comes to omnichannel capabilities,” a … Continued The post The Digital Path to Purchase Requires Mastery of Omnichannel Capabilities appeared first on Enterra Solutions.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

JUNE 5, 2014

In today’s omnichannel world, there are four types of supply chains. Omnichannel is not about combining channels, but rather about building enough interfaces so that the channels appear to be operating as one. Paper: Final Delivery – A Technology Perspective on Omnichannel Retailing.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 4, 2015

As I explain in my latest video , Omnichannel strategy is more than a strategy for retailers. If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler you need to take a comprehensive view of your omnichannel strategy. The post Who are the Top 10 Omnichannel Retailers?

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In response to changing consumer buying preferences, retailers have implemented multichannel or omnichannel supply chains. The multichannel, or omnichannel, experience probably isn’t new to you as a buyer. Market Trends TMS Technology Transportation Management Omnichannel Supply Chain

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The post Omnichannel Q&A From The 2015 Supply Chain Leadership Forum appeared first on Tompkins International. Jim Tompkins addressed four topics during his keynote speech at the 2015 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. Attendees had great follow-up questions that required detailed answers from Jim. Blog 3PL Consumer Products Retail

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EFT

JANUARY 27, 2016

E-commerce and Omnichannel—especially the e-commerce segment—have been and are changing retailing. E-commerce—and its impact on omnichannel-- are not business disruptions. Omnichannel and e-commerce are not just for retailers. Overview.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

AUGUST 27, 2014

I recently read a July 2014 report titled “On Solid Ground: Brick-and-Mortar Is the Foundation of Omnichannel Retailing.” Omnichannel means all channels work together to provide a great customer experience. It is an omnichannel sale. Shopping must be omnichannel!

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Supply Chain Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

In the End, Omnichannel Needs to Evolve to Where It is Just How You Do Business

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TMC

OCTOBER 20, 2016

TMS-Enabled Omnichannel Supply Chains Gearing Up for the Peak Season Challenge.Connect. Omnichannel supply chain models must manage freight flows to meet these demands—which is why TMS technology has become an indispensable component of omnichannel operations.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Outdated IT structures create the most challenges for retailers on their way to Omnichannel. This was clearly indicated based on surveying retailers in the Omnichannel Status Report 2016 compiled by Arvato in cooperation with Salesforce and the WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

DECEMBER 3, 2015

As I explain in my latest video, Omnichannel strategy is more than a strategy for retailers. The post TOP 10 Omnichannel Retailers appeared first on Tompkins International. Blog Consumer Products Retail

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 30, 2016

We’ve discussed the Titans in terms of the individual categories of Omnichannel, Customer Centricity and Cross Border Commerce. Starbucks – Earned this position with high ranking in Omnichannel and Customer Centricity, combined with a clear understanding that retail is now a “tech” industry.

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Cerasis

MARCH 2, 2017

We’ve all read about the growth of online retail as shippers look towards the omnichannel delivery of products to customers in order to stay competitive. of total retail sales furthering the case for shippers to adopt an omnichannel strategy.

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RELEX Solutions

MARCH 14, 2017

The post Supply Chain Solutions – Foundation for the Omnichannel Revolution appeared first on RELEX. Bill McBeath of ChainLink Research published an article featuring highlights of what they learned at NRF’s annual conference in January.

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Supply Chain Digest

OCTOBER 28, 2015

SCDigest Editor Dan Gilmore with some Provocative Thoughts on Amazon.com and its Free Shipping Policies

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

JUNE 24, 2015

In large part, this occurs because company supply chains are not designed to meet the new requirements of omnichannel distribution in a profitable format. To understand this problem and how to solve it, Tompkins International conducted an analysis to help retailers understand the economics of omnichannel delivery and the potential benefits of designing the supply chain for that service model. Tompkins International - Your Supply Chain. The Right Way.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

JUNE 24, 2015

In large part, this occurs because company supply chains are not designed to meet the new requirements of omnichannel distribution in a profitable format. To understand this problem and how to solve it, Tompkins International conducted an analysis to help retailers understand the economics of omnichannel delivery and the potential benefits of designing the supply chain for that service model. Tompkins International - Your Supply Chain. The Right Way.

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CHAINalytics

JUNE 22, 2015

Blog Service Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Operations Transportation What's New Americas Ecommerce Georgia Logistics Summit Irv Grossman Omnichannel Retail Supply Chain

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Enterra Insights

MAY 10, 2017

The post Omnichannel Operations Remain Frustrating appeared first on Enterra Solutions. While moderating a panel discussion earlier this year on the subject “The Science and Art of Modern Retail,” Lauren Sherman … Continued.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2016

The need to provide online customers with transparency to shipping costs is well known. According to KISSmetrics, unexpected shipping costs account for nearly one-third of all abandoned shopping carts.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

JUNE 11, 2014

In my blog post last week , I discussed two types of supply chains in today’s omnichannel world: the titans and the industry leaders. Let’s first consider the players in omnichannel. Omnichannel players work hard to control variability to, in turn, improve customer satisfaction.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 25, 2015

The post Transforming the Supply Chain in an Omnichannel World appeared first on Enterra Solutions. “The rise of the omni-consumer,” asserts Fabrizio Brasca (@FabBrasca), Vice President of Global Logistics at JDA Software, “has changed virtually … Continued.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2017

Editor's Pick Retail Retail Trends Transportation Management Manhattan Associates omnichannel ship-from-storeNote: Today’s post is part of our new “Editor’s Pick” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics.

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Loftware

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In the retail industry, businesses are seeking to attract customers with omnichannel strategies. Retail omnichannelBy offering a seamless shopping experience in stores and online, retailers hope to expand their audience.

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The post The Titans: Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart What is Omnichannel? Jim Tompkins reveals what your business needs to know about The Titans: Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart, in his newest thought leadership video coming soon.Jim Tompkins reveals what your business needs to know about The Titans: Alibaba, Amazon, and Walmart, in his newest thought leadership video coming soon. appeared first on Tompkins International. Blog 3PL Consumer Products Retail

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Creating Supply Chain Excellence

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

based research on omnichannel retail that provided quite a bit of insight into the oft-used buzzword and introducing us to a new term: the “phygital” shopper. Blog Alibaba Omnichannel Retail The Alibaba Effect

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