GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Up to 62 percent want to purchase online and have the option of returning it in-store, and 47 percent want promotions and coupons available through their smartphone. Retailers are simply spreading their services too thin and creating new offerings in response to the Amazon Effect has had nominal results. Download White Paper.

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6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Today, anyone can start a retail business with a couple of clicks on a laptop from a café. Manufacturing companies have the option of selling directly to consumers without the help of any retail middle men. Here are five supply chain management tips for the retail industry to bring in sustainable profits.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 4, 2015

In the first post our long tme guest blogger, Chuck Intrieri of The Lean Supply Chai n, gave us 5 core metrics to evaluate supplier performance using supplier quality management and a 4 step process to execute. Review of SQM Metrics and Issues Across 5 Core Industries. #1: Trend Metrics Collected per Site. Medical Devices.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Omnichannel has been a go-to plan for retailers since 2008, but it is changing. Omnichannel, as a word and strategy in retail, is shifting. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. So, Omnichannel Is Not Dead? Not exactly.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Shipping may be the final part of the retail experience, but it is often the one that consumers base their overall experience upon. A bad experience with retail shipping can overshadow great products and reasonable pricing. The modern-day supply chain network relies on fast and affordable shipping solutions for retail customers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 15, 2018

From the Blockchain in Trucking Alliance (BiTA) to the use of the internet of Things, explains i-Scoop , intelligent supply chain management is changing the game for traditional warehouses, retailers, consumers, and employees alike. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Primary Challenges in an E-Commerce Shipping Strategy Developing an e-commerce shipping strategy is about more than just considering e-commerce; e-commerce may include the omnichannel purchases in which customers use a variety of online and in-store devices and experiences to make a final decision and complete a purchase.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 23, 2018

WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Walmart projects a 40-percent growth in online sales throughout 2018, paired with a 3-percent net growth, as to the left, reports Daniel Keyes via Business Insider.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. Distribution center robots are a force in the Amazon powerhouse, reports the Association for Advancing Automation. Download white paper.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Full Truckload White Paper Series. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Consumers will shop elsewhere, explains Stacey Rudolph of Business2Community , and the same fact holds true for consumers presented with unexpected shipping costs. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 21, 2019

We will delve into what will set third-party logistics providers apart in the coming year, and what to expect as e-commerce continues to merge with brick-and-mortar retail. 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.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supply Chain Dive reported that, “ Contractors will soon have what Patton has called “a unified voice” to push for higher per-stop pay, despite Smith’s warning that a group effort to negotiate financial terms is a breach of contract.” However, UPS reported that, “Effective August 14, 2022, Asia to Canada WWE FREIGHT rates will decrease.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

Download White Paper. Some basic assumptions might include: Number of buyers in the target market Percentage of consumers in the target market that will purchase The timing of their purchase, taking economic cycles and holidays or seasonal events into account Pattern or frequency of repeat or replacement purchases.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Brands delivering to the big box store must adhere to OTIF standards to remain in good standing with the retailer. It currently just uses on-time metrics to grade suppliers and the store’s retail buyers can base purchasing decisions on a brand’s delivery performance. Tougher OTIF Standards at Sam’s Club.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The report provides a cautionary, optimistic view of the coming months saying, “Many unsettled issues are still outstanding […]. It is no longer just about slashing costs, you have to reduce costs and improve service levels at the same time. White Paper: Successful Sales and Operations Planning in 5 Steps.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The 2015 peak holiday season highlighted changes that are transforming the retail industry. It also shed light on the key role that transportation management system (TMS) solutions play in helping retailers respond and adapt to the emerging industry landscape. Often I go to a brick and mortar retailer to touch and feel the product.

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USC Consulting Group

JULY 21, 2020

The white paper, which was released as a supplement to the survey, noted that the pandemic proved to be unusual in many ways, but most especially in terms of the fluctuations in what consumers wanted and to what degree. Since COVID-19 was unprecedented in the Information Age, predictive analytics had nothing to draw from for guidance.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

Some of the best moments from this year’s NRF Expo highlighted the opportunities retailers have to grow and reinvent the industry in 2018. Here are a few of the most exciting insights we took away from this year’s NRF Expo: Retail Disruption is Creating Opportunities. Data is the New Currency of Retail. Desikan Madhavanur, ?executive

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2018

Data analytics can be applied to virtually any supply chain process, and analytics hold great value in managing retail supply chains. Retail supply chains have the added complications of needing to offer both in-store and online customer experiences, and they must continue to try to beat Amazonian prices.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 19, 2018

Some of the best moments from this year’s NRF Expo highlighted the opportunities retailers have to grow and reinvent the industry in 2018. Here are a few of the most exciting insights we took away from this year’s NRF Expo: Retail Disruption is Creating Opportunities. Data is the New Currency of Retail. Desikan Madhavanur, ?executive

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Enterra Insights

JULY 3, 2018

Edwin Jiang notes, “Today, the last mile remains both the most challenging and costly segment of the journey, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the total cost of delivery. For retailers, efficiency in the last mile translates into both savings and a more pleasurable transaction for the consumer.”[1] ”[2].

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 30, 2017

This information is continually being applied to enhance your life, but the applications of the IoT in retail and manufacturing does much more than managing the tasks of one person. Click the image below to access The Evolution of Intelligent Buildings in Retail by Navigant Research white paper.

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Tompkins Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

White Paper. Consortium Report. Material Handling Integration. Special Services. Benchmarking & Best Practices Consortiums. Our Focus Industries. Consumer Products. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare. Third-Party Logistics. Our Thinking. Client Success Stories. Contact Us. Webinar On Demand.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

North America and Europe are currently the largest markets for mobile supply chain solutions but growth in Indian, Chinese and Japanese manufacturing and retail should drive demand for better supply chain solutions in those countries. Incoming materials are verified against purchase order requirements.

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RFgen

AUGUST 26, 2015

North America and Europe are currently the largest markets for mobile supply chain solutions but growth in Indian, Chinese and Japanese manufacturing and retail should drive demand for better supply chain solutions in those countries. Incoming materials are verified against purchase order requirements.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Food is wasted by consumers buying more than they can eat, retailers throwing out materials with poor aesthetic qualities and manufacturers suffering from unintentional wastage. Wasted food is a major concern.

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RFgen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reported about a third of all food produced is never consumed. Food is wasted by consumers buying more than they can eat, retailers throwing out materials with poor aesthetic qualities and manufacturers suffering from unintentional wastage. Wasted food is a major concern.

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Kinaxis

MAY 9, 2016

P&G taught us about the “Three Moments of Truth”: see the product at the store, purchase & use the product, and become a fan of the product. They continue to implement automation in the control tower practice, and this is where P&G can show the Top 25 some advanced supply chain analytics strategies.

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Invata Intralogistics

JUNE 15, 2021

Many companies are considering investments in automated fulfillment systems today because of the strategic benefits and competitive edge automation can bring — especially to ecommerce retailers. They also cost less to serve. 1 As excerpted from the white paper: The Economics Behind Customer Loyalty. Earl Sasser Jr.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 10, 2012

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. The " Clicks and Bricks " business model is rapidly unfolding as retailers counter the juggernaut of online retailers such as Amazon. Industrial Manufacturing. Public Sector.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 8, 2014

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Abstract Technologies such as Social networking, mobile, analytics and cloud computing have been shaking the IT industry for past several years. Industrial Manufacturing. Medical Devices.

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RELEX Solutions

AUGUST 14, 2019

In this white paper, we will explain how and when to tackle uncertainty in supply chains by applying stochastic planning (and when you shouldn’t). Advances in the analytics capabilities of supply chain planning software have, however, made it possible to set safety stocks even more accurately: 1.

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Vinculum

JUNE 10, 2022

Millions of Malaysians who had become online consumers suddenly sparked exponential development in digital commerce, and retailers already using e-commerce platforms saw their online companies take a stand. Malaysia followed a similar path, reporting a 37 percent increase in e-commerce sales by 2020. percent, reaching $12.6

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JULY 26, 2013

Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. White Papers. |. Industrial Manufacturing. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment. Medical Devices. Pharmaceutical and Biotech. Public Sector. Publishing Resources Industries. Business Services.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 1, 2016

Shippers with less than truckload (LTL), partial, or underutilized truckload often benefit by employing a retail consolidation program. If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions, a retail consolidation opportunity may be right for your business. Have your transportation costs to serve retailers been increasing?

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

E-commerce is growing faster than ever, and more consumers are leveraging online platforms in making purchasing decisions. In fact, two-thirds of consumer shopping journeys include internet research, reports McKinsey & Company , as well as word-of-mouth recommendations and past experiences. Get Your Free White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 13, 2018

Customer service is more important than ever, and customers expect purchases to arrive at record speeds with free or low-cost shipping, says GlobeCon Freight Systems. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper.

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