Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Business intelligence lights the path for others.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. ”[2] Nevertheless, she observes, “Retailers are more on edge.” She reports, “Retailers like Best Buy, Party City, Walmart and Wayfair announced layoffs in 2022.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 26, 2023

Retail customers need more than just an omnichannel experience. They need retailers to deliver dynamic, unified commerce experience. To guarantee customer-centric experiences across every retail channel, retailers need to create agile, resilient operations to adapt to changing consumer behaviors.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 21, 2022

Inflation is starting to impact the retail sector in significant ways. Some experts believe artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will help retailers find their way through these volatile times. ”[1] According to Kestenbaum, some retailers don’t understand AI’s importance to their success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2022

This article is from Manhattan Associates and looks at the changing nature of retail. Making predictions about the future of retail – or anything – can be a fool’s errand. However, retail as a whole has experienced a period where the future is being thrust upon it at an alarming rate. How is Retail Changing.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. What is Lean Retail? The impact of lean retail on supply chain management.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Matt Schultz and Joe Lynch discuss retail delivery trends. Across retail, CPG, distribution, construction, healthcare and more, OneRail offers an exceptional last mile delivery experience with an on-time delivery rate of 98.6%, while keeping brands front and center. Key Takeaways: Retail Delivery Trends. About Matt Schultz.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Two years before the COVID-19 pandemic jolted the retail landscape, Jeff Schmitz ( @JeffreySchmitz4 ). Chief Marketing Officer Zebra Technologies, insisted the retail sector was in the midst of a revolution. It’s undeniable that we’re in the midst of a retail revolution.”[1] Retail Stores Blur with Distribution Centers.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 16, 2023

Over the past 24 months, many retailers were caught between the dual forces of fast changes in consumer demand and supply chain disruptions. Real-Time Retail enables companies to: Plan and execute at web speed, anticipating and reacting to changes in shopper behavior instantaneously. About ToolsGroup.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

These were supposed to be dire days for retail. The so-called retail apocalypse witnessed a record number of store closings over the past few years and the pandemic exacerbated the situation. Not surprisingly, both retailers and consumers adapted to these new realities. Retail Trends. Journalist E. ”[7].

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The retail industry is rich with data. Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail. Retailers can apply cluster analysis techniques in different ways to find groups of customers, products, stores, or suppliers that behave similarly. There are different ways of doing store cluster analysis.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 19, 2021

While it is too soon to declare victory over the Covid-19 pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail is seeing signs of renewed vigor. ” To take advantage of shoppers returning to stores, retailers need to do more than simply open their doors. retail sits at the edge of a second pandemic-fueled transformation. 3] They are: 1.

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And — in what could be boon or bane for manufacturers and retailers — today’s consumers are quite willing to abandon their once-preferred brands in favor of new ones that offer value or novelty.”[1] One retail sector that witnessed a dramatic rise in online purchases during the pandemic was the grocery sector. during 2020.

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C3 Solutions

MAY 1, 2023

Retailers often work on razor-thin margins, and the shareholders highly appreciate money saved from anywhere as it adds to the company's bottom line. Dock scheduling is a vital element of retail logistics that involves managing the flow of goods in-and-out of distribution centers, warehouses, and even stores.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 6, 2022

Michael Burry’s tweet stated that the supply glut at retail is a result of the Bullwhip Effect and that there will be deflationary pulses from this. Retailers’ Inventories – Just Keep your Returns? The post Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 9, 2022

Ready or not, retailers were shoved into the omnichannel world thanks to pandemic lockdowns beginning early in 2020. This created a new retail landscape — on both the consumer and supplier side. But it is just that, an acceleration of an existing trend due to e-retailers’ ability to trade during lockdown. ”[3].

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2022

In the years leading up to the Covid-19 pandemic, the most discussed topic in the retail sector was the Retail Apocalypse. A combination of the rise of e-commerce, overbuilding of stores, and too much debt-load resulted in thousands of physical retail locations going out of business. and Wayfair Inc.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

Process Automation in Retail and the Supply Chain. The retail sector of the supply chain can benefit as much from process automation as other areas of the supply chain. This is particularly useful for retailers working with short supply times and especially in today’s heightened customer experience environment.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 31, 2023

TradeBeyond’s quarterly Retail Sourcing Report provides a comprehensive examination of the current state of global retail sourcing to help supply chain leaders better understand macroeconomic trends and make more informed purchasing decisions.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2023

This blog was co-written by Wayne Snyder, VP, Retail Industry Strategy, and Nina Seth, Product Marketing Director. Customers will abandon a retailer after a few bad experiences. There isn’t a lot of forgiveness in the retail sector. And I’d argue that competition is now organizations outside retail too.

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IT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The post ONS Retail Figures: Retailers must continue to focus on innovation appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Alexia Pedersen (pictured). VP of EMEA, O’Reilly.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 17, 2023

Retailers should review their overall cybersecurity posture and follow some best practices to limit their supply chain attack risk.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 20, 2023

Retailers and wholesalers are bringing in fresh inventories to stir springtime sales. Indeed, many retailers noted success in drawing down inventories during the holiday season. “We made progress on both our owned and retailed inventory in the fourth quarter but have more work to do. However, sales remain uncertain.

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C3 Solutions

MARCH 30, 2023

New challenges constantly threaten retail operations and profitability in 2023. Retailers today face numerous supply chain issues. All these recent struggles have made retailers struggle to make a reasonable profit. In addition, they also struggle with inflation, supply chain volatility, and labour shortages.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

By Andrew Bithell (pictured) Sales Team Lead, CTS The post Retail Trends for 2023 appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 19, 2022

Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T. The post ONS retail figures, how can retailers keep costs lower for consumers? By Melissa Minkow (pictured). appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 23, 2023

By Steve Ponting (pictured) Director, Software AG The post As inflation bites, retailers must find their efficiencies appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

MAY 22, 2023

By Chris Jones (pictured) EVP Industry & Services, Descartes Systems Group The post The Time For Supply Chain Visibility Is Now: Where Retail Can Succeed appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 4, 2023

By Lee Metters (pictured) Group Business Development Director, Domino Printing Sciences The post Fighting Food Waste in Retail with 2D codes appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2023

By Andrew Bithell (pictured) Sales Team Lead at CTS The post How Retailers Can Survive & Thrive using Data Analytics appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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IT Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The post Opportunistic Retail & Micro-fulfilment appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By James Hyde (pictured). Chief Product Officer & Founder, James and James Fulfilment.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 21, 2023

As the i ndustry only continues to grow, furniture manufacturers must put their best foot forward to meet increased demand and win competitor’s retail space. Furniture Industry Retail Opportunity 2023 Expected Annual Revenue 2023 Expected Weekly Revenue Average Out-of-Stock Rate (Feb 2023) Amount Lost to Out-of-Stocks in One Week $729.7

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